Chef Review

by Greene King

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

9/10

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

Since starting this apprenticeship, I’ve learnt different skills and learned things I didn’t know. Not only learning things that I enjoy, but learning Maths alongside my apprenticeship to get me the grade. I’ve learnt skills in the kitchen that keep me and everyone safe around me and I have learnt all the safety equipment.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it. It keeps me motivated and busy and after work I have work to be doing to complete. It makes me remind myself I’ve got to do things and everyone is helpful towards the programme. It is also hard sometimes, but at the end it is rewarding.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is organised partly. I always remember if I have any meetings or anything booked and everything is normally all ready in my calendar. It’s structured pretty well, I meet my coach for a bit on my days off and sit down and do some of my apprenticeship work to see how I’m getting on.

7/10

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

Supportive.

4/10

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

I receive a lot of support; he sends me things to do and always helps on the work I’m stuck on when I meet him face to face.

9/10

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

I think the more I learn about catering the better I will be. The work set really helps to understand and get to know everything around me in the kitchen. It also helps to know what safety measures I need and the different chopping boards that are needed.

8/10

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.

4/10

9a. Would you recommend Greene King to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s a great place to work, all the staff are friendly and so funny. Everyone makes sure the team is okay and always helps when we can. Greene King is a great place to work and a safe environment with a great team that supports you and is like family.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Greene King?

Make sure you know what you want and how it would help you in your future. Make sure you know how busy and hard working the job can be but if it’s right for you and you are ready to start then it would be a great decision to join.