Trainee Catering Technician Review
at MCFT
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Catering
Downham Market
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
4/5
Currently my role is to help with servicing while learning from my coach different call put scenarios and how to fault find and diagnose problems
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Every aspect of it is enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, almost all I have learnt through mcft is new to me and every single day is a opportunity to learn more
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is okay
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My coaches in the field are very supportive
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
If we need anything we are able to get in contact with academy staff to ask anything
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Knowing what my end goal is helps with knowing how to perform and what is expected
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
I have had several with my apprentice cohort as we have created a close nit group of friends
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MCFT to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great learning opportunities to get qualified and met some great people along the way
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MCFT?
Take it day by day in the first 3 months while staying away at the academy as it can feel like alot of information to take in
