Rating

6.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Second chef, assisting the head chef, running the kitchen in his absence. Food production and service, paperwork, ordering

    6/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • In terms of budgeting, rota's, stock control, and legislation yes

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoyed the flexibility and the fact that support was available.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Pretty good, though due to covid I ended up changed tutor and some work/paperwork was not completed, however it was quickly rectified.

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • There was no problem with me doing exams and meetings with tutors on company time.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I was mainly left to my own devices as the online course takes you through step by step. My tutor was only a text or call away.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • To be honest not a lot in my current role. As head chef I would see some benefits

    5/10

  • 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.)
  • No

    1/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Care UK Limited to a friend?
  • No


  • 9b. Why?
  • Progression seems limited, hard work, limited support at times. Covid has an impact on this though recently though


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Care UK Limited?
  • A lot depends on your line manager and home manager. If they are competent and fair, it's a good company to work for.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Orpington

February 2021


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