Compass Group UK & Ireland
A contract caterer with a firm focus on training its talent ensures its apprentices a very bright future
H
iring the smile’ and ‘Training the skill’ are words frequently used at our headquarters, and never
has working at Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services company, been so rewarding. The company is going from strength to strength, with our vision to create the best career path for our 60,000-strong team of people, who create great-tasting food, memorable experiences and vital support services that can transform every day into a great day. Our Compass Group UK & Ireland
apprenticeships are inspiring the next generation of hospitality talent and elevating the structured career development on offer to our fantastic team of people. There are 31 apprenticeship programmes available, from commis chef to chef de partie, and from events assistant to cleaning and support services. We believe in fostering a culture of growing
talent from within by providing development opportunities for our people – so once you work for Compass Group UK & Ireland, the world is your oyster. The Compass family works with leading organisations across a broad range of industries to provide outstanding restaurant experiences, support unrivalled sporting events, to feed thousands of schoolchildren, patients and military personnel, as well as delivering warm welcomes, clean spaces and safe environments.
Tierney Ball is working towards completing an Events Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship with a goal of becoming a full-time events manager and to run corporate events.
“Since starting my apprenticeship I have learned a lot about the industry and how different parts
operate. I feel that starting my apprenticeship has helped to develop my confidence and has pushed me to do things that I would have turned away from in the past, like dealing with problems that occur while I am managing an event, and knowing how to address these in the correct way rather than turning to someone else to solve them. The different points that I have learned while taking part in my apprenticeship are contributing to my personal development as an event co-ordinator.”
Mohamed Karaa is working towards achieving his Chef de Partie Level 3 Apprenticeship and has gained a lot of knowledge on food, food safety
and how to be a better chef on the course: “On the course, my qualifications manager was always available and we would work on my development as a team. I also learned a lot about cooking – how to prepare meat and fish and make traditional dishes. It helped me understand things better when I came back to my workplace, and I now feel that I am a better chef and am extremely confident in the kitchen.”
Come and join us Whether you join us as an apprentice or not, we have a host of employee benefits on offer, from Perks at Work discounts across a host of retail and leisure attractions, a company pension, holiday buy-back, life assurance, a sharebuy scheme, a Keep the Change charity donation system, incentive schemes and 24-hour telephone access to the Compass Group Employee Assistance Programme.
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SHOWCASE Case study
Kat Davie, Apprentice Chef, Chartwells School Kitchen Kat is the latest Compass Group UK & Ireland apprentice star who has had an amazing year after recently competing in the grand finals of the prestigious, industry-hot competition, the Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or. Kat was praised by competition judge and group operations and development chef Adam Bateman for her unassuming approach and giving her absolute all. “She cooked simple food and worked hard to maximise her flavours. Her stand-out dish was beetroot and feta balls with courgette spaghetti, which got her through to the grand finals,” says Adam. In addition, Kat also received a Special
Award from the Royal Society of Public Health for achieving the highest scores in food safety from the judges during the Toque d’Or, and is also up for Trainee Chef of the Year at the imminent Foodservice Cateys. It’s been quite a year for Kat as she’s also earned herself a well-deserved promotion to school chef whilst working towards her Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship. This story could be you. If you have similar dreams and aspirations, please get in touch. Email Compass Group UK & Ireland at
apprenticeships@compass-group.co.uk or telephone 0121 457 5126
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