HR level 5 Review

by McDonald's

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Happy so far, it was a slow start and I wasn’t informed who my coach was when I started. I was left with questions, but wasn’t sure who to ask.

8/10

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

I have, I’m only new into my apprenticeship but already feeling more connected to my current role.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy it, I like to build on information I have to improve and I feel like I am already doing this with my apprenticeship.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured well however can be quite slow at signing work off from lifetime's side. I’ve had to request my work be signed off a few times via message as it was showing 7 days past when I had completed it. Once messaged it was quickly fixed.

6/10

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

I’m only a month in, but they joined in on my first meeting and allow for my 6 hours off the floor training each week. They were excited for me to complete the apprenticeship and held a meeting with me to ensure I was comfortable with it.

10/10

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

Up to now. I feel we have been supported well during this first assignment.

10/10

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

I agree it does help me to build on my performance and knowledge.

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.)

Yes there is. I am actually attending an immersion session for networking this Friday!

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

I have been working there 16 years and have been supported very well and it was so flexible. My husband and 2 younger sisters currently work at McDonald’s.

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

The job is hard work, don’t believe the stigma attached to it. It’s more than ‘flipping burgers’ but as well as the hard work the rewards that come from it are incredible. Build on skills for life and make friends that are like a second family.