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Catering manager Review

at Aspens Services

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Catering

Birmingham

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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 day involves opening the kitchen, organising the staff and their role for the day, cooking, delivery of a service and carrying out all necessary paperwork work that needs doing during the day and then cashing up and closing the kitchen
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I find the course very enjoyable and full of interesting topics

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have gained a lot of new skills the main one being gaining my level 2 maths

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very structured and I know exactly what is expected of me
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot my ops manger has been brilliant
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have loads of support and they are always there to help with any questions I need or support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Gives me an insight into what I actually already do within my current role but puts a name on it but it has made me a better manager
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
Networking events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Aspens Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A great company to work for and my team around me are always there to support me.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aspens Services?
You won’t find a better company to work for
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