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Aspens Services

Relief Chef Manager Review

at Aspens Services

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Catering, Hospitality Management

Great Yarmouth

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /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
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role is to organise and deliver food service to schools. It involves planning, ordering, managing finances and stock, managing multiple teams and communication with clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme a lot. It allows me to work on my personal and professional targets, which is boosting my confidence and knowledge.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I learned new skills and developed many areas of existing skills. This is continuous process and brings some level of excitement.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is organised in a manner that allows me to keep my work/life balance right. I have sufficient amount of time and resources to learn and progress.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer allows me to attend workshops and meetings during my working hours and is very keen on providing any additional support when needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have regular meetings with my tutor for tutoring and reviewing purposes. I am receiving feedback to help me identify areas of improvement.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Thanks to my apprenticeship, I feel very positive about my professional future in my current and future roles.
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
We have regular professional networking meetings.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Aspens Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Aspens Services is a great employer for people who are not afraid of hard work, who are proud of their work and for people who would like to develop professionally.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aspens Services?
Show the best of yourself and you will be rewarded.
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