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Relief Chef Manager Review

at Aspens Services

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Catering

Essex

Review Submitted: February 2026

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
Supporting various sites with Ordering, Preparing, Serving and also ensuring that the Company's policy and procedures are adhered to.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Was very engaging, informative and helped to shape me into the Manager I am today.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I learnt more skills and techniques and also developed existing ones like different leadership styles , conflict management and resolutions, project planning etc.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme was well organised, thought out and structured to enable us to flourish and succeed .
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I was fully supported and allowed time off for my course work, assessments, lectures and exams.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I received immense support from my Skills coach was instrumental in my success not forgetting my mentor, Ops Manager and ROM.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It equips me to be a better Manager and be sensitive to the needs of my colleagues, clients and business in general.
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
Yes there are but been unable to attend at the moment.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Aspens Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its worth all the hard work and effort as it will make you a better version of you when you finish the course as you are well equipped and informed as well as gaining meaningful knowledge.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aspens Services?
Nothing to lose but a lot more to gain as knowledge is empowerment.
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