Chef Review

by Mitchells & Butlers

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

I prepare food for guests to the best standard and follow safety procedures to ensure food is prepared safely and properly.

9/10

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

I have learnt many new food preparation techniques and bolstered my social skills, knife skills and knowledge on all subjects related to my career.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I greatly enjoyed my programme.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was quite well organised apart from some of the requirements for completion being unclear. Some of the requirements could’ve been completed early had we known about the requirements from the beginning.

7/10

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

Our employer assisted us with booking accommodation for our course and some transport requirements but otherwise kept quite a distance in interest for how I was doing in my course.

4/10

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

My learning coach couldn’t do more for me when I needed it and I appreciate that.

10/10

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

Much more effectively!

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.)

2/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s a great option.

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

It’s well worth joining.