Two Malaysians among McDonald’s Olympic crew

More than 2,000 of McDonald’s best-of-the-best crew and managers will serve the world’s best athletes, coaches, media and spectators at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Crew members from around the globe were selected for being the very best at what they do – just like the Olympic athletes themselves.

The Malaysian McDonald’s Olympic Champion Crew are Aruni Hamzah, 27, from the McDonald’s restaurant in Telok Chempedak, Kuantan and Zulhilmi Jamal, 22, from the Plentong restaurant in Johor.

They were chosen based on their outstanding leadership, performance and ability to deliver the highest level of service to customers, proving their mettle as the best crew trainers in Malaysia backed by their extensive restaurant operations knowledge and outstanding service skills.

“Our crew members are the heart and soul of our company and we are proud to recognize employees who consistently demonstrate best-in-class customer service. The McDonald’s Olympic Champion Crew program provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Olympic Games and is just one example of the opportunities we offer our employees,” said Sarah Casanova, Managing Director of McDonald’s Malaysia and Regional Manager of McDonald’s Malaysia and Singapore.

These top-performing employees will serve McDonald’s quality food in one of four restaurants onsite at the Games – inside the Olympic Village, the Main Press Center, and two at the Olympic Park. They will also have the chance to meet Olympic athletes, attend Olympic sporting events, participate in casual sport activities in the Royal Parks, visit cultural sites in London and connect with their international peers.

Aruni is excited to be among the world’s best known athletes in London and is looking forward to experiencing a different work environment. “It is a great honour to be representing Malaysia at the Olympic Games in London as part of the McDonald’s team,” said Aruni, who joined McDonald’s in 2005.

“Serving the world’s most accomplished athletes and meeting crew members from around the world will be an experience that I am really looking forward to,” added Zulhilmi, who joined McDonald’s in 2010.

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