Commis Chef Review

by Fortnum & Mason

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

i work in a restaurant kitchen and i work in a section, i have to prepare and cook food for our customers and staff.

10/10

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

i have learn a lot of things, i started as a kp doing the washing up and i am now working with the chefs in the kitchen, prepping, cooking and serving food.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy it, I love my team and I love working with my team, the company is great for opportunities. i am very exited to develop new skills.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

i learn a lot at work however i don't always understand my teacher as English is not my first language.

5/10

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

i am really happy with my team, my manager and colleagues are always willing to help me with my tasks. they also support me understanding what i struggle to understand by explaining it in simple manner and even in Spanish.

10/10

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

my trainer is good and he tries to explain things when i don't understand

10/10

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

i perform well at work with the help of my team, however i am struggling a bit at the moment with my homework.

7/10

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 for the moment. but i do socialize with my colleagues after works.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Fortnum & Mason to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

i have learn a lot of things. i was given opportunities to develop and better myself. i feel value and part of the team.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fortnum & Mason?

good company to work for.