Chef Review

by Greene King

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

4.4/10

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

Kitchen team leader, leading the team to make sure the shift runs smoothly and that the food goes out correctly to spec and to legislation. Reporting back to my management team with any issues, concerns or ideas.

5/10

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

It has given me a better insight into the the industry and realise that there is more too it. It has allowed me to become a better leader too.

5/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Tutor was very helpful and gave me a lot of advice so it was enjoyable and fairly easy to complete.

6/10

4. How valued do you feel by Greene King?

They do their best with such a vast amount of staff but should try more to make sure everyone's needs are met and listened to.

5/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was organised quite well with monthly meetings with the tutor to make sure that I was on the right track.

5/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Loads. Tutor and management helped out loads with the course.

5/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Management helped where they could

4/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

I just scrape by every month but a little more would go a long way really.

3/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

In this industry I suppose there is but if I wanted to change industry there really isn't a way to keep my home and do something different without going into education.

2/10

9. Would you recommend Greene King to a friend?

9b. Why?

Hours are very unsociable and the pay for it is far too low. Also customers are assholes.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Greene King?

Look at your options