Pastry Chef Review

by Compass Group UK & Ireland

Rating

6.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Preparing food for services, including mains, sides and desserts.

    6/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Learnt a few new skills from course days out, also picked up lots of bad habits from the workplace.

    6/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy working out of the workplace and doing the fun experiences such as working a function with the navy and having participating in competitions.

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

    • It’s okay more support needed from workplace.

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Moderate support but i feel more could be needed.

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

    • Not much i’m just doing it off of my own back as i’m about to finish my exams.

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • More confidence and hopefully i’ll get treated better, taken seriously, and trusted more.

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • yeah

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It’s a well connected team with supportive colleagues and lots of opportunities are available.

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

    • Be ready and confident for a different experience, listen and learn.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire

April 2025

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