Head chef Review

by Compass Group UK & Ireland

Rating

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

    • The general running of the day today operation. Feeding an independent school of 3000 people daily. Alongside a high quality hospitality operation that runs alongside the core feeding. We have a strict allergy awareness policy in which we look after people with fatal allergies and intolerances

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

    • Yes I have learnt & developed many new and existing skills.

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

    • The programme is thoroughly enjoyable. There are new challenges and development areas every away day and e-learning module

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

    • Extremely, I have the whole programme structure for the whole time.

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

    • A lot of support. It's hard in the day to day however in the downtime i get a great opportunity to catch up on what I need to.

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

    • i receive great support from my trainer. Regular reminders and objectives to reach each meeting and the tools to deliver.

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

    • Really happy. The course gives me an opportunity to bring what I learn into my unit and develop the team.

    10/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes. Opportunity to work at Wimbledon, the leadership conference and other extra days off the main site. The Brits, Cheltenham, rugby stadiums.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I would recommend compass for many reasons. Competitive pay, Great work life balance, fantastic opportunities, development opportunities, lots of work benefits. the main thing for me would be the progression and appreciation i have received rom my work and leaders.

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

    • Be willing to put yourself out there. the more you put in the more you will definitely get out.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Chef

Burgess Hill

March 2025

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