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Aspens Services

Interim unit manager Review

at Aspens Services

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Catering

Highbridge, Somerset

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
I am in charge of a kitchen in a secondary school that caters for three delivered services and a secondary school and sixth form. I do all the admin and health and safety as well as maintaining the company standards of service and food
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programme I like the workshops and meeting people who are in similar situations as myself and being able to share advice

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a lot from all health and safety procedures and policies to what is needed to run the unit everyday

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I think the programme is well structured and organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The team behind the apprenticeship have been very supportive and helpful
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The apprenticeship team are fabulous
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It gives me more confidence and understanding to the role
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 Aspens Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The training side of the company is fantastic, lots of opportunities to gain qualifications
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aspens Services?
If applying to the apprenticeship scheme embrace every opportunity that arises and don’t be afraid to ask for help
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