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Area manager Review

at Compass group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Catering

Anglesey, United Kingdom

Review Submitted: April 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
I'm an area manager i look after 10 schools of my own, i support staff and deal with reporting the faults in the kitchen, I carry out daily audits in the units, i also do added values in the afternoons teaching children about where food comes from, eating sustainability and many other fantastic opportunities for children.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i thoroughly enjoy my role, and teaching the new generation.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes i learnt many new skills and developed over the the course.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very organised and structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
my employer is amazing with me always there for me no matter what the problem.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I had many training providers to begin with but the gentleman who finished my training programme was very supportive and made me a graduate.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I'm more aware of my surrounding in the units and more onboard with the staff.
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 many activities i do , theses are called added values, for example I teach children about eating sustainability, The hungry caterpillar - where i speak to children about fruit and vegetables and then we have a practical session where the children make there own caterpillar out of the fruit and vegetables i take in, I also do the same with the rainbow but this is with key stage 2 children. i thoroughly enjoy doing these session, I like to think that my information will stick with them for life.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Compass group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a very good company and many opportunities once your in they look after you well.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass group?
You can exell in your job role, through our e- learning portal we have many courses we complete,
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