Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a crew trainer at McDonalds, this includes supervising and leading areas and heavily supporting the management as well as undertaking a heavy role in the training development of the crew in our store, always keeping up to date with new procedures. I have to complete SOC's and E-learnings on crew on a daily basis and support all wherever I can.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes. I have definitely learned new skills and developed my existing ones. I have gained so much confidence and self belief during my learning. The apprenticeship has given me such a new outlook on my day to day role and interactions with coworkers and customers. I have gained so much knowledge about operations and management responsibilities.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really strongly enjoy my programme. I think the course is made up of equal parts and is highly informative and educational. The content is relevant and is definitely beneficial to a hospitality supervisor. My course is ever expanding my knowledge and helping me develop a new outlook on my job, coworkers and customers.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I 100% think that the content of the programme is well organised/ structured. With a gradual progression, it works incredibly to ensure that knowledge you require at the beginning of the programme is relevant in later units and everything coming together nicely.

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive the appropriate support from my employer. I always get the time I need.

    6/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I always receive the appropriate support from my mentor when learning and working towards my qualifications, all questions are answered and resources given.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I would definitely say that my day to day performance in my role has improves since starting my qualification. I have noticed a large difference in my confidence and abilities and knowledge.

    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.)
  • We do have a sports team- football, running fundraisers for RMHC.

    5/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • McDonalds gives flexible working hours to its staff, great day and working conditions. amazing opportunities in the job for promotion and education and you really make lifelong friends.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
  • I would say if you need extenuating circumstances met, be it availability, shift patterns, managers will help and don't be afraid to ask.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Carlisle, UK

May 2024


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