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Aspens Services

Chef Manager Review

at Aspens Services

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Bristol

Review Submitted: June 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 - 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
Managing a team of 4. Keeping high standards in food hygiene, health and safety, preparing and serving food to school children. Keeping to Aspens standards and making sure allergens and safety systems are filled out.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it because i like keeping up with the assignment and learning new things to improve myself in ajob role.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I would say yes because i have improved as a manager and leader through hard situations for example one staff member calls in sick. I have learnt had to deal with that in the right way.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think its well structured and organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
when I struggle with the assignment they are quick to react.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The support is there definately when its needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have improved as a manger since i have took this qualification on.
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
Courses theres alot provided like growpro and on the onefile.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Aspens Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would because working at the schools provided the hours are good and a good life balance
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aspens Services?
I would say keep with there advice and make sure your you doing it their way.
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