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Compass group

head chef Review

at Compass group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Carlisle

Review Submitted: March 2025

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
as head chef, i am looking over all cooking, ordering and HSE as well as the sustainability bits
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
it was good but not really what i expected

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes, mainly fermenting and looking at how to use waste better

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very good on this side
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
from my sector chef and regional chef, they were there to help were i needed it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
hit training was and is very good
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
they are skills i will develop into
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
as a cohort we support each other and compass events when needed

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Compass group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it has amazing standards, forward thinking which you want to be and not behind the curve
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass group?
work hard and get yourself a good reputation, dont be scared to work out of your comfort zone as the support is there- challange yourself then the world will be your oyster
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