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Greene King

Chef Review

at Greene King

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Luton, Bedfordshire

Review Submitted: February 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Run kitchen and maintain cleanliness and food standards
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Been very useful and enjoyable

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt to cook through masterclasses and information regarding food and chemicals

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Fair amount, time not scheduled for learning so it’s done unpaid
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots, if I need support I can message and we can arrange a meeting, buffers have been made around learning to accommodate work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Greene King to a friend?
No
Why?
Poor working hours, work dynamic extremely variable by staff, often under staffed
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Greene King?
Good luck, take pride in your work there’s dignity in that and remember your worth
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