Rating

6.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • 5/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes many, time management. The course also gave me additional insight to both sides of the business in terms of commercial and people which aided my day to day work pattern. Helped me develop organisation skills, time management skills, and further development in academic skills. My tutor was very supportive throughout the programme, offering support.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoyed the programme we was set weekly take and had one major assessment at the end which was okay. Throughout the programme, I had 3 tutors or teachers and the programme was extended due to Covid, however still passed with three distinctions which was a positive outcome.

    4/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Fairly organised. We were sat weekly assignments and the tutor would follow up with us weekly to monitor and evaluate our progress and work towards the end of year assessment. However, due to Covid, time frames were extended and tutors were changed.

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot of support. My tutor was available one hour a week and any ongoing support was given, the tutor would come to the restaurant and have a one on one meeting with me weekly to address any emerging educational needs for the programme and monitor my work for the previous weeks.

    5/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Lots of support, the tutor and I did mock and practice exams prior to the NDA exam and gave me additional ongoing support throughout the course to help me prepare for the endpoint assessment which I found very beneficial to help me achieve the best possible outcome. I was also supported through the portal.

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The skills of mileage I have obtained through the programme have allowed to better understand the business from more aspects of the points of view, which have therefore enriched me with new knowledge and skills to use on my day-to-day activities and teach others many topics relating to the industry and customers. We explored in much detail which is greatly helped me.

    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.)
  • Yes, we have a range of activities and out of work things such as meet ups staff outings staff, zoom calls, interactive quizzes and games. We do an annual staff summer outing where we go to different places such as beaches, Thorpe park or other amusement parks or we just have to get together after work.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • A very fun diverse and dynamic working environment with a multitude of great staff and fun and friendly atmosphere which offers great career, prospects and personal development to different levels of the organisation such as crew, trainer, customer experience leader, shift, manager, assistant manager, business, manager, people, manager and more additionally you can complete apprenticeships and a multitude of training with them.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
  • Complete your online campus, and Friend modules to give you a better insight of the job prior to starting utilise online e-learning platforms to help enhance your job performance and don’t be afraid to ask any questions to the managers or crew trainers. Make sure you have an accurate availability.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Wood Green, Greater London

May 2023


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