RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship are now Higherin: Learn More

Higherin

Chef Review

at Compass group

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Government

Norfolk

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
Assisting with food preparation according to the daily menu.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I found the programme very enjoyable, having the support from my head chef, tutor and my colleagues, helped build my confidence.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
The skills I have obtained from doing the course have been fanominal.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme was structured and organised extremely well. The tutor was on hand for help and advice everyone day if needed. Monthly meetings were scheduled to obtain progress and any issues that needed sorting.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support was second to none, they were there always on hand to advise, explaine and assist with questions that occurred throughout the course.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The trainer was extremely helpful throughout the course. He helped build my portfolio to a satisfactory standard to present to the assessment board. No matter how many emails and portfolio pictures and questions he received he would always respond
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Having the knowledge i have now from doing the course, has given me more confidence to undertake tasks with little or no support.
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
Through out my course I was able to attend mandatory workshops that gave me new skills to proforme my job.
Also there was opportunities to attend functions like Twickenham this was the Scotland England rugby game. I assisted in Tom Kerridges kitchen preparing and serving.
Also workshops with Ollie Dabbous and Brim Williams creating fabulous dishes and learning more new skill.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Compass group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I certainly would, they promote progression and growth in there work force
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass group?
I would say its hard work, but if you want to work for a company that has your wellbeing, interests and progression carer at their heart then apply.
In This Review
Join Now

Join the Higherin Community

Save Time

Easily add jobs from Higherin or external platforms to keep everything organised.

Personalised Alerts

Get tailored job recommendations and updates straight to your inbox.

Exclusive Features

Access tools like application tracking, deadline reminders, and saved searches.

Stay Ahead

Be the first to know about the latest opportunities and deadlines.

Completely Free

Create an account and unlock powerful features at no cost.