Chef Review
at Care UK Limited
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Orpington
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
3.1 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Second chef, assisting the head chef, running the kitchen in his absence. Food production and service, paperwork, ordering
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoyed the flexibility and the fact that support was available.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
In terms of budgeting, rota's, stock control, and legislation yes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Pretty good, though due to covid I ended up changed tutor and some work/paperwork was not completed, however it was quickly rectified.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There was no problem with me doing exams and meetings with tutors on company time.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
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.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
To be honest not a lot in my current role. As head chef I would see some benefits
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Care UK Limited to a friend?
No
Why?
Progression seems limited, hard work, limited support at times. Covid has an impact on this though recently though
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.
