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Bupa

Assistant chef Review

at Bupa

Level 2 Apprenticeship

London

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.2 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - 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 breakfast, lunch and Dinner to residents in a care. Carrying out HACCAP checks maintaining a clean kitchen work space, placing orders for fresh, dried and frozen produce on a weekly basis.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I prefer face to face learning than online.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I enjoyed the in house workshop for baking and pastry ,I learnt new baking techniques.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I like the element of deadlines ,there I some flexibility in the deadlines.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
N/A
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have frequent teams calls and messages from my tutor which is really helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I learn new techniques, and how to manage a kitchen in the future.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Bupa to a friend?
Yes
Why?
At Bupa the hours are stable, the pay is decent for my job role. I have a pension and health insurance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bupa?
Make sure your references and work history is in order as the onboarding process can take up to 2-3 months.
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