Grill chef Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My job involves working in a busy kitchen doing many jobs such as cook plating up and doing starters

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

    • I have learnt more about food safety, the different legislations and rules, I've also learnt about stock control and deliveries

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

    • I enjoy learning new things with my lifetime team member

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

    • It is very well structured and organised for my needs, I need different adjustments to support me which is in place

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

    • I recieve some support from my employer, he prompts me to do my training. But I could do with a bit more support at times.

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

    • I receive lots of support from my coach, she does one to one sessions and breaks down things I dont understand for me

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

    • Certain things help me like the things I have learnt about communication has helped me to communicate better when im at work

    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.)

    • None that I know of other than we do charity things for gosh

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

    • No

  • 9b. Why?

    • I dont think the payscale is right for the different positions

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread?

    • As it hospitality you will likely be working long hours but if you have a good team then the days can be good

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Chef

King's Lynn

April 2025

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