Head chef Review
at Compass group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Burgess Hill
Review Submitted: March 2025
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
The general running of the day today operation. Feeding an independent school of 3000 people daily. Alongside a high quality hospitality operation that runs alongside the core feeding. We have a strict allergy awareness policy in which we look after people with fatal allergies and intolerances
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme is thoroughly enjoyable. There are new challenges and development areas every away day and e-learning module
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt & developed many new and existing skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely, I have the whole programme structure for the whole time.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support. It's hard in the day to day however in the downtime i get a great opportunity to catch up on what I need to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
i receive great support from my trainer. Regular reminders and objectives to reach each meeting and the tools to deliver.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Really happy. The course gives me an opportunity to bring what I learn into my unit and develop the team.
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
Yes. Opportunity to work at Wimbledon, the leadership conference and other extra days off the main site. The Brits, Cheltenham, rugby stadiums.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Compass group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend compass for many reasons. Competitive pay, Great work life balance, fantastic opportunities, development opportunities, lots of work benefits. the main thing for me would be the progression and appreciation i have received rom my work and leaders.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass group?
Be willing to put yourself out there. the more you put in the more you will definitely get out.
