Sensory Student Technologist Review
at Premier Foods
Placement (10 Months+)
Worksop
Review Submitted: June 2022
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Lead the trained sensory panel completing a variety of sensory tests across all brands and SKU's. Write up and analyse data. Attend meetings and calls about upcoming projects, ongoing projects and tastings.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of responsibility as you are left alone to run a panel of adults, and ensure it all goes smoothly
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Organisation
Communication
People Skills
Presentation Skills
Computer Skills
Communication
People Skills
Presentation Skills
Computer Skills
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I had lots of support off my manager and mentor if I needed it. The panel themselves also give me advice and support on matters as I have got close with them.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Great atmosphere, everyone is very friendly. Having another 5/6 students with you, as well as a few apprentices means there are lots of young people around to make friends with.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement, I will be sad to go and leave panel.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Premier Foods
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods
Go in with an open mind and ready to learn. It can be daunting at first because there is a lot of new information to take in, but you will get there and everyone will help you as they want to suceed!
