General Assistant Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald's USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald's USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of your employment application, and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired.
Description:
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Requirements:
Job Description - Part-Time Assistant
Reports To: Owner/Operator
Location: "Hybrid - Some remote, HILTON OR GATES
Schedule: Part-Time (Approx. 15-20 hours per week, flexible)
Position Overview
The Part-Time Assistant will provide direct administrative and operational support to the Owner/Operator of McDonald's restaurants. This role is designed for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities and help streamline communication, scheduling, and follow-up tasks across the business.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Owner/Operator with scheduling meetings, appointments, and follow-ups.
• Maintain organization of business files, reports, and documents (digital and physical).
• Prepare communications, memos, and crew/management announcements as directed.
• Support with HR-related tasks such as tracking paperwork, scheduling interviews, and onboarding preparation.
• Monitor and respond to emails/messages on behalf of the Owner/Operator when appropriate.
• Track deadlines, important dates, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with special projects such as community events, promotions, or recognition programs.
• Perform general administrative duties to help improve efficiency and organization.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative or assistant experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Familiarity with McDonald's systems, operations, or QSR industry a plus (not required).

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Part-time, flexible schedule (approx. 15-20 hours per week).
• Combination of remote and on-site work as needed.

• Competitive pay - Depending on Experience
• Education through Archways to Opportunity including opportunities to earn a High School degree, college tuition assistance and English classes as a second language
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, life and accident insurance
• Paid Leaves of Absence
• Service awards
• Employee Resource Connection
• Adoption Assistance
• Matching gifts program
This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald's restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald's restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.
By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald's USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.