Production chef Review
at Mitchells and Butlers
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Catering
Frimley Green
Review Submitted: February 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
My business doesnt actually let me go on the chef line, but I do cover the salad bar, prep and potwash which I (usually) enjoy doing.
I do defrosting tasks for the chefs and desserts, prep the salad bar items/manage the salad bar and carry out health and safety checks, food labelling, kitchen and personal hygiene. I will either open or close my section of the kitchen each shift.
I do defrosting tasks for the chefs and desserts, prep the salad bar items/manage the salad bar and carry out health and safety checks, food labelling, kitchen and personal hygiene. I will either open or close my section of the kitchen each shift.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It was hard, I got frustrated, I wanted to give up at some points. But I found the learning mostly quite easy to follow, I liked the assessment style, the staff/my coach was great
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt new skills and built upon pre-existing ones
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I always knew what I needed to do, could easily find out what I was falling behind on and could look ahead to prepare for upcoming learning sections.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mitchells and Butlers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel well supported in my role, the people within the individual businesses are generally great people and I think there is ability to progress in the company or at least gain new skills and knowledge.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitchells and Butlers?
Learn everything you can. Talk to people if you need help. Tensions will run high sometimes but it's never personal - and if it is, take it to management who will support you in solving the issue
