Chef
(Male, Age 25) from Abingdon, MD
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Chef |
|---|---|
| Salary | $37,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Abingdon, MD |
| Years Experience | 1 year |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
I work for a grocery store preparing foods
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I prepare foods for customers who can purchase them and re-heat them at home.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
healthcare
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I work by myself
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 5
Hours: 6
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 8
The Actual Work: 4
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | Arrive to work |
| 8am to 9am | cook hot foods |
| 9am to 10am | clean kitchen from hot foods |
| 10am to 11am | start working on the higher food items like fish and poultry |
| 11am to 12pm | take a 1 hour lunch |
| 12pm to 1pm | continue working on prepared foods |
| 1pm to 2pm | continue on prepared foods |
| 2pm to 3pm | clean up kitchen and plan for tomomorrows foods |
| 3pm to 4pm | drive home |
| 4pm to 5pm | |
| 5pm to 6pm | |
| 6pm to 7pm | |
| 7pm to 8pm | |
| 8pm to 9pm | |
| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
applied
What was the application process?
paper application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
no
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
no
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
I worked in foods for 7yrs prior
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
N/A
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
work hard
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
cooking skills
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
no
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
learn from others
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes…great oppertunity for advancement
What are your current career goals?
work in foods and one day own a store
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
I like to cook and make foods
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | manager | 3 yrs | 12/hr | managed resturant |
| Prior Job 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
n/a | ||
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
n/a |
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