Chef Review

by Marston's

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

I cater for customers and manage the kitchen with my colleagues, as well as cleaning and keeping the area safe and hygienic.

10/10

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

I've been able to understand knowledge and scenarios of which I can apply to a real world setting. I've also been able to reinforce this knowledge.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It was good to be able to understand and apply my knowledge into the real world.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was structured well in regards to me knowing what to do and what the targets/aims of the programme were.

10/10

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

A lot of support. They would help me if I wasn't sure of something and would happily support me when arranging interviews and the like.

10/10

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

A lot of support, same as the manager. Would be able to help and rearrange if something were to come up.

10/10

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

It's allowed me to understand and apply knowledge and scenarios. It's helped me understand information and confidently apply it during the workday.

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.)

We don't have activities unless we get a bonus or share a drink after work, however we are a relatively smaller team in comparison to some of the other pubs.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Strong company and somewhat organized. Clear plan/strategy.

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

Take up one of the relevant apprenticeships to broaden your knowledge and to become confident in what you need to do. You'll meet some great people.