Catering assistant Review
at Impact Food Group (IFG)
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Catering
Woking
Review Submitted: November 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
My role is catering assistant .
Each term we are put on different section which i am currently on hot deli. I follow recipes and cook dishes for break, first lunch and second, this is roughly eight dishes each day. Make sure all food is above 75 degrees and when hot holding ensure the food is 63 and over. After the lunch break are completed we then follow our cleaning job each week is different so this week was the dining hall so I clean the tables, bring in the plates into the kitchen to be cleaned. Change the bin and sweep the hall including under the tables. before cleaning has been done, we always try and prep for the next day recipes.
Each term we are put on different section which i am currently on hot deli. I follow recipes and cook dishes for break, first lunch and second, this is roughly eight dishes each day. Make sure all food is above 75 degrees and when hot holding ensure the food is 63 and over. After the lunch break are completed we then follow our cleaning job each week is different so this week was the dining hall so I clean the tables, bring in the plates into the kitchen to be cleaned. Change the bin and sweep the hall including under the tables. before cleaning has been done, we always try and prep for the next day recipes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy this programme, it has helped me with my abilities and confidence. I feel more relaxed when new recipes come up. I love creating new dishes and bring them home or to the workplace to show my work that I abbé achieved. I’m very thankful to this programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have done both, when I started I wasn’t confident with chopping and preparing a few recipes at the time. During this course I have gain so much confidence in my abilities. Learned new knife skills and enhance my cooking abilities to improve my time at the working place.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is well organised and structured
As we have always been informed of changes of dates, when there is new tasks to complete. the support on this programme has been amazing every step of the way. The practical days are well structured and organised so all recipes are carried out and it’s enjoyable to make these recipes.
As we have always been informed of changes of dates, when there is new tasks to complete. the support on this programme has been amazing every step of the way. The practical days are well structured and organised so all recipes are carried out and it’s enjoyable to make these recipes.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
the support I have received from my employer has been amazing. They have supported me every step of the way, aiding me with practise tasks when butchering a chicken for a example I was unsure how to carrying this out so my employer went through it with me so I was confident enough to achieve this.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The support has been amazing throughout this course, going through the recipes step by step and training. If we have any concern then they talk it through with us and make sure we are aware of the task given and provide help so we are prepared for our end of the programme test and gain our qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
This programme has helped me so much to perform better in my role because when I first started I didn’t have much confidence in my abilities but throughout this programme I have gained confidence with my abilities to perform my day to day tasks within my workplace. The section hot deli is my weakest in my mind but with what I have learnt throughout this programme has made me more prepared and able to cope better and it is showing in my work.
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
I am unsure
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Impact Food Group (IFG) to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I love my work as I love creating new recipes and learning new techniques and recipes etc. allows me to improve my abilities in this field.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Impact Food Group (IFG)?
Be ready to enhance your abilities and create new dishes each day.
