Commis chef Review

by University of Oxford

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

4.8/10

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

Preparing and cooking food

3/10

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

New and existing cooking techniques and preparation methods

5/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

cooking side of things I enjoyed but classroom side not as much

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

multiple tutor changes, who didn't have not idea what was going on at all. I know COVID hit during the apprenticeship, but still not an excuse for the awful communication between everyone

2/10

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

7/10

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

occasional support when requested

5/10

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

can see different ways of doing things

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.)

5/10

9a. Would you recommend University of Oxford to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

good company to work for

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Oxford?

don't be a chef