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Compass group

Chef Review

at Compass group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Yeovil

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.2 /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
4.6/5 - 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
Preparing food for the armed forces.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my college course and can't wait to go to college every Monday.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learned so many new skills, from preparing food, to book work to serving and interacting with customers.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It's fantastic.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I get a massive amount of support from the staff at ESS compass. There is always some one I can talk to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Yeovil college is amazing, my tutor [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] is full of information and guidance.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Yeovil college gives me all the information I need to help me provide safe and quality food to our customers.
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
ESS compass gives me some of the most amazing opportunities, I have worked at the Brit awards, I have been trained by Michelin star chefs, I've been all around the country on events with compass

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Compass group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because the pay, is good, the opportunities are incredible, the staff are amazing and the management always listen to me.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass group?
Compass is a good place to work with amazing opportunities, good work life balance, friendly staff with management that listen.
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