Chef Review
at Mitchells and Butlers
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Birmingham
Review Submitted: March 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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
My job role is preparing and serving food. I have to check food quality and ensure enough food is prepared for the following shifts. My other jobs include checking health and safety is followed by checking nothing is cross contaminated, everything is at the correct temperature. I also have to clean all the plates and crockery
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programe it allows me to do stuff that I wouldn't normally get to do within my business it allows me to expand my skills and knowledge within food. It also gives me a good support system if I have any questions about anything that's I need to ask
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have improved a lot of my skills since working here such as my food quality has massively improved, my eye for health and safety is better as in I now know what is expected for a kitchen to run and what is missing or needed if anything. I also have improved my speed in serving food
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is very well structured they made sure that what ever session I can't make there is another one I can do. They give you plenty of notice and even during these covid times they have still supported and thought of a way to still do the course.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive loads of support. They make sure my shifts are always covered when I have my course to got to. They are always there to help me if I have any questions about my course and if I'm unsure about anything. The business is very supportive towards my course
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider is always there to support me. They help with any question I have and at any time I have them I can message and get a reply even if my trainer is on furlough. They help me and spend time with me if there is anything I'm struggling with
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification helps me to have a better understanding of food and how a business runs. So it allows me to know more about the food I'm cooking and helps the way I present it and it helped me with the way I manage a team and just my general workload
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are always something going on with in the team and company. Such as a drink after work or going to play football in the 5 a-side. There is also staff evenings when possible or zoom quizzes. They is Always something social to do within the team and within the company
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mitchells and Butlers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a really good company to work with. They are very understanding to people's situations and what's going on. They make sure you are fairly paid and that you are happy and comfortable in the work you are doing and ensuring the team works well with each and many different opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitchells and Butlers?
The advice I'd give someone if they are looking to apply to Mitchell and butlers is just do it and go for it since it's a company which is worth working for and it's a company that looks out for you. I will definitely give the advice to just join
