head chef Review

by Compass Group UK & Ireland

Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • as head chef, i am looking over all cooking, ordering and HSE as well as the sustainability bits

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • yes, mainly fermenting and looking at how to use waste better

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • it was good but not really what i expected

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • very good on this side

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • from my sector chef and regional chef, they were there to help were i needed it

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • hit training was and is very good

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • they are skills i will develop into

    8/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • as a cohort we support each other and compass events when needed

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Compass Group UK & Ireland to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • it has amazing standards, forward thinking which you want to be and not behind the curve

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass Group UK & Ireland?

    • work hard and get yourself a good reputation, dont be scared to work out of your comfort zone as the support is there- challange yourself then the world will be your oyster

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Chef

Carlisle

March 2025

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