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Whitbread plc

Chef Review

at Whitbread plc

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Bury St Edmunds

Review Submitted: March 2021

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
Depending what shift I’m on either morning or evening. Morning I will serve a buffet style English breakfast and of an evening I will cook from a set menu by the company also I will check the kitchen is in running order like fridge temperatures and stocks are counted.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really do enjoy doing my apprenticeship they really want me to succeed and be able to do my best at everything also I’m not rushed if I need more time or more support my apprenticeship lady is always happy to help where ever it is needed.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot from working and from my apprenticeship. From working I’ve learnt how to be fast and to keep up to Pace with demand. From my apprenticeship I have learnt more and gained more knowledge on what I already knew.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It’s organised very well I know well in advance when my next session is going to be so it’s easy to schedule also I am told what we will be covering so I can go on mylife and revise and learn what is on there ready for my sessions.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I do get a bit of support when I need it if I have a question or need help there more then happy to try and help me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My trainer really does push me and really shows that she wants to help me get the most out of my apprenticeship. She doesn’t rush me to say answers I get time to have a think if I don’t know it. It will be explained and then asked again later like a little quiz
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have learnt more then I thought I would through this apprenticeship and it does help me perform my tasks at work a lot better. As now I think about the costs, diversity, and how to keep people safe as I do my day to day job.
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 Whitbread plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s not a bad low budge hotel if your just wanting to get away for a couple of nights or for work reasons also premier inn has many hotels all over the nation so you can more or less stay in any town or city you wish to.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread plc?
All the staff are really friendly and inviting and are always happy to help you.
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