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Retail assistant Review

at Iceland Frozen Foods

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Braintree

Review Submitted: January 2021

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Can vary from managing the online pickers in the morning, to handling the frozen delivery during the day time. Sometime I will do a checkout shift
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
To the extent of enjoying learning ways to make sure I am doing everything in my power to do things correctly and to Iceland’s standards

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt more about interacting with the customers I am faced with on a daily basis. I have learnt how to communicate more effectively

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised. Everything is sections so I know exactly what I am doing and what I much do next
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support. My store manager was very pleased to hear that I was taking on this apprenticeship. He is always giving me pointers and helping me out
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Again, a lot.
My trainer is extremely helpful in any situation that I need help on or am stuck in
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me with interacting with the customers, and communicating better. This is all really helpful in my job role as I am faced with these things on a daily basis
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There were but COVID restrictions has stopped any for now

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Iceland Frozen Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work. They understand the work home life balance and care about your development whilst you work there
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Iceland Frozen Foods?
Be honest and yourself
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