second chef Review

by Marston's

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

my role at the orchard is second chef. within my role i am mainly on the line, however i do help with wash up pizza and desserts when required as well as to train and help other members of the team . i also do orders and manage my team, assisting the head chef.

8/10

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

i have leant many new skills including how to manage a team, and develop how they are getting on within their roles. i have also learnt how to do orders, although sometimes i do make mistakes i always learn from them and go on to use them as a gain not a negative

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i have my good days and i have my down day, i enjoy job very much, it can be frustrating but it can also be incredibly fun. i enjoy my job a lot, my team are great and very supportive, giving me advice and help when i need it, i enjoy my job a lot

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very well organised, the apprenticeship is clear and precise, while also engaging. my trainer helps me with things when i need it, and understand that sometimes meeting have to be cancelled due to shifts. great structure abs organisation. shout out to [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] for all his help. he’s a great trainer

9/10

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

my employer helps me a lot with work, answering any questions needed and supporting me with my studies, they try to give me shifts off for my apprenticeship where possible, but not always able too, every time, which is understandable. i am very grateful for the support. i feel valued as an apprentice.

8/10

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

i know that any time i need support they are only a message or call away. they always respond abs always respond fast. this is a big help. they allow me to move or push meeting whenever needed, this is a big help when work schedules can’t be changed

9/10

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

the qualifications teaches me more about how to manage a team as well as extra cooking skills. it also teaches me how to do little every day tasks. a lot of the time i don’t realise i am doing something because i’ve picked it up in my apprenticeship until after

9/10

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.)

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Marston's to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

good company to work for. good training provided

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Marston's?

just ask. if you want something just ask, what’s the worst that could happen