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Apetito is a catering company. They provide meals across the social care and education sector as well as for Wiltshire Farm Foods.

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Based on responses from 11 employees at Apetito.

About jobs at Apetito

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Apetito?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    73% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2021 and December 2022.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Apetito?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2021 and November 2022.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Apetito feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2021 and December 2022.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Bad
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Apetito?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2021 and December 2022.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Apetito recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    64% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2021 and December 2022.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Apetito?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    55% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2021 and December 2022.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Bad
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Apetito head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    91% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2021 and December 2022.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Apetito is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2021 and December 2022.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

How Apetito ranks

Apetito ranks joint 25th to work for out of caterers.

  1. 23= HMShost
    5.7
  2. 25= Apetito
    5.6
  3. 25= Rail Gourmet
    5.6

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 29 March 2023.

Apetito job reviews

  • Best thing

    Driving and manger

    Worst thing

    Staffing levels
    Pay

    2.4

    Apetito Supervisor, September 2022

  • Best thing

    People i work with

    Worst thing

    Certain staff are allowed to take the mick

    8.4

    Apetito Customer service advisor, March 2022