Level 2 Commis Chef Review
at John Lewis Partnership
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Catering
Cookham
Review Submitted: May 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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
I was learning the basics of chefing and all the skills needed to develop like knife skills, team skills, time managment, using different proteins and vegetables to make dishes with them. I started as a kitchen porter and then decide to do the apprenticeship in which i got a distinction - using this i have climbed the ranks of commis, chef de partie and now sous chef doing a level 3 pastry apprenticeship
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It was very enjoyable as it gave me the skills to progress in my role
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes i have learnt many new skills as i have progressed up the ranks to sous chef and have just started a level 3 pastry course
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised as i can track it all online and have monthly catchups with my tutor
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support, they ordered in what i needed and helped me achieve a distinction
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider always supported me as we caught up every month to see what i a had to do and create a plan so i could finish
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It started my career as a commis chef and now i am a sous chef doing a level 3 pastry apprenticeship
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend John Lewis Partnership to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lots of benefits to working for john lewis like discounts, facilities and just a nice welcoming place
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to John Lewis Partnership?
Apply on the john lewis website as i tracks all jobs available
