Chef Review

by Mitchells & Butlers

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

I’m a chef so I cook and prepare food for guests, clean regularly and make sure the kitchen is clean, using all colour coding correctly and PPE

8/10

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

Yes as it is my first job I have learnt everything from scratch with no job experience, I have learnt knife skills, safety protocols, how to prepare food, deliveries etc

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

At the start it was hard as I had to do Mable training at the same time and both had deadlines that had to met, after this however it was very enjoyable and lots to learn

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was organised well and very well guided through with my instructor

9/10

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

Not much at the start as I didn’t really need it but as it went on I was supported very well by my peers and managers

9/10

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

Quiet a lot as I didnt understand a lot of questions by the wording and stuff but when he explained it I understood what it was asking

9/10

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

It helped me understand food prep and storing more and how to do deliveries and what to look out for

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 there was an apprenticeship award ceremony

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Mitchells & Butlers to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very friendly environment and lots of support offered

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitchells & Butlers?

Stick at it and don’t give up on it as it’s very rewarding and worth the time