Chef Review
at Greene King
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Gosport
Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
My role is working within a kitchen team as a chef and kitchen team leader. I am responsible for providing good quality food, cooked to correct hygiene standards and specification requirements. I also run shifts and aid in training of new staff members and assisting my Km with rotas
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I found it thoroughly enjoyable from start to end. My trainer was very engaging and knowledgeable throughout the process and I learnt so much in the process. My life was easy to use and navigate and the end point assessments were good too. Despite covid restrictions it was very good
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have developed pre existing knowledge of cooking methods, hygiene standards, storage and holding requirements for food. I have learnt more about the food delivery process and what kind of learner I am. I have learnt how to give and receive productive feedback and have become a better chef
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My program was organised and well structured from the start to end. Each meeting consisted of going over something new as well as revisiting any areas I felt I needed to further develop. I enjoyed the online learning aspect and found it a good level to learn and remember knowledge
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My general manager, assistant manager, kitchen manager and team leaders were very supportive of my apprenticeship from start to end. Nothing was too much and they were all available fully for me to approach for help and support, further training and to ask questions when I needed to do so
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My lifetime training provider was excellent from start to end, being there for whatever was needed and for any query’s I had at any time. I felt like nothing was too much and that they were always happy to help assist and support me to my final end goals
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I definately feel as though my apprenticeship has massively helped both in my knowledge of the kitchen environment, admin and physical skill level too. All in all I feel like completing the apprenticeship has been beneficial in so many ways within the working environment in the kitchen and in prep
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Our workplace regularly meets for staff events such as bowling, bbqs and after work drinks and games of pool. We are a close kitchen team so we spend time together inside and outside of work and also Greene king offers extra training events and professional development and also networking meetings
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Greene King to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it has allowed me to complete an apprenticeship with lifetime training for free. My production chef level 2 apprenticeship. For this i am very great full. Also I have met some wonderful employees and friends along the way during my time within Greene king pubs. Recommend for doing apprenticeships
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Greene King?
I would join a pub in which you have a solid team, who support you and are prepared to work well within a team with you. Work somewhere where you have a genuine interest in the food and the menu so you enjoy your job rather than it being chore
