New product develop Review

by Bakkavor

Rating

9.6/10

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

My role was in New preposition development in soups and sauces at the Spalding factory. Testing recipes and evaluating them. Many different recipes per day until they were perfected

10/10

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

Understanding in the practicalities of new product development Communication skills, cooking skills and ability to follow recipes and adjust them. Application of my cooking and nutrition knowledge

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thought it was great, everybody was helpful and taught me a lot. I felt valued and they need it very enjoyable for me. Made me want to go into food industry

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Bakkavor?

Bakkavor were great, I feel glad that they put me in new product development as I am a very keen cook and love to play around with recipes. Staff were supportive and taught a lot

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I did not have any issues. No communication issues. Organisation was great also. Don't have any complaints, always knew what I needed to do

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

We were briefed before hand and I feel that this is perfectly enough to get you going. During was also fine, I always hafd a supervisor

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Supervisor was always great and very grateful for me being there. He was happy for all the help I gave and he supported me when needed

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

I did not have a salary, it was voluntary and so I did not get any money, this is fine as I was living at home no outgoings really so no problem