The Old Saying
You’ll hear people who’ve worked in kitchens say the old saying is “if you have time to lean, you have time to clean”. But at McDonald’s, you’d be surprised how much learning time you have due to how well maintained and clean the kitchens are. But that still doesn’t make it okay.
Maybe the reason the cooking areas are so clean is the old saying is so strictly enforced. The managers at McDonald’s always encourage you to be doing something while on the clock. To them, counters can always be cleaner, supplies can always be stocked more, and there’s always room for more salt on the fires.