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Sandwell Council

Assistant cook Review

at Sandwell Council

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Catering

Rowley Regis

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
Assisting the cook in all kitchen duties, cooking, preparing, serving and cleaning
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very muchly

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, have a better knowledge and understanding now of what we should do and why we do things.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Extremely well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Everything I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
She’s always on hand, great communication, friendly and knowledgeable
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Invaluable, everyone in the kitchen should complete it and we’d be a better 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 lots

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Sandwell Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Supportive, structured, encouraging
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sandwell Council?
Do it, you won’t regret it, they’re a great employer
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