Chef Review

My role is a production chef, this involves prepping ingredients, kitchen maintenance, cooking menu items for customers and completing service.

I have learnt so much over the past few months. I have received the chance to learn about different cooking techniques, the way they applie to food and how this can be adapted to home and production cooking.

I thoroughly enjoy every second of the programme. I am a huge fan of the apprenticeship format and greatly value the balance of academic research and work-based experience. The masterclasses have been great to experience too as having veteran chefs impart their knowledge to me has been a privilege.

The programme is structured very well, with enough time in between assignments to not feel a constant pressure or level of anxiety about not completing work. The lifetime coaches greatly help with the structure as they set the course based on your level and where you are at with work.

My employer has been exceptionally supportive, giving me all the support I need to complete my work and to continually improve as a chef. I have been challenged in a way which keeps me engaged in my job but doesn't push me too hard to the point that I feel demotivated.

I have received so much support form Lifetime. There are times when my personal obligations prevent me from completing work on time and I am met with understanding and compassion. This has greatly helped to ease the pressure of being slightly behind on work.

My qualification is majorly helping me as it puts me in a position to explore so much more of my job role than I would have from just working. It also means I get the academic knowledge behind my job which gives me a unique perspective and a much deeper understanding.

Absolutely, we are a very social workplace and we are a pillar in the community. This means we tend to have a very tight bond with the community as well as with each other. We organise quite a few team building exercises and team outings to keep that bond strong and help develop a high rapport.

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I believe Greene King is an incredibly vast and diverse company which can offer many roles in the hospitality industry. From cooking to bartending to managing, theres ample opportunity to find something for everyone. The chefs academy is also an incredible feature for anyone interested in becoming a chef.

Always be positive. This applies to life and especially work. Employers are looking for someone who can handle the heat and keep calm while moving forward. Theres a fantastic quote that I love and live by, it goes "When the **** hits the fan, learn to dance in the storm'.