Chef
(Female, Age 26) from Brandon, FL
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Chef |
|---|---|
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Brandon, FL |
| Years Experience | 6 months |
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.
Very large, upscale, high class steakhouse
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Cooking
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
Health, Dental
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
Under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I like it. There are over 75 kitchen employees.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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: 3
Hours: 2
Co-Workers: 6
Supervisors: 7
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 4
The Actual Work: 5
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
refera;
What was the application process?
Paper application – interview – hired
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes. 1 interview with the head chef. Due to my referal I pretty much already had the job.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
Why do you want to work here?
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?
Yes
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
No
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Go for it!
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Able to stand on your feet for 10 hrs a day. Good organization skills. General 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 everything you possibly can.
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