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McDonald's

Crew trainer Review

at McDonald's

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Bar and Waiting

Ashington, Northumberland

Review Submitted: March 2025

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Training new crew, following all health and safety procedures and guidelines. Working on front or kitchen.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have enjoyed the programme a lot,I have learnt so much from my trainer and the aptem app.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt alot of new skills within my apprenticeship. Diffrent customers and their wants and needs. Environmental impact. Costs. Legislations and Acts.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The structure is great i hit my apprenticeship hours every month. Everything on the app is laid out simple and easy to follow. My trainer always checks in and organises meetings well in advance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Again always get my designated hours for apprenticeship time. If i ever get confused or need more information my managers are more then happy to help and give me the information I need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider has helped me out massively to gain my hospitality qualification, he is very knowledgeable within the industry and I have gained alot from having him as my trainer.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Having more knowledge on health and safety and legislations, how to save on costs and give the best experience for customers I can. This also help me to be a better trainer to new crew.
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
Football team.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Flexible hours. Decent pay. Good crew. Apprenticeship programme.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
Be yourself and be confident.
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