English Working in housekeeping, you are tasked with different combinations of cleaning duties to maintain the cleanliness of each hotel room. You will make sure that the bed sheets are well-arranged and clean and that the bathrooms are cleaned and restocked. As a worker in housekeeping you will be trained on the proper use of prescribed cleaning procedures, solutions, and equipment. You will also have to able to follow the specific hotel standards.
-Duties
In housekeeping, your duties will include complete cleaning operations of all the assigned rooms and other areas within a limited timeframe. Cleaning operations include supplying towels, new linens, toilet items, cleaning and writing supplies, and replacing drinking glasses and also sweeping, mopping, and polishing everything in the areas using hotel cleaning tools.
The duties also include cleaning the rugs, carpets, curtains, upholstery and drapery, making sure that window blinds are free from dust and rearranging the draperies to their normal positions. All of the cleaning operations performed should be in accordance with the hotel procedures, cleanliness, and safety standards.
-Area Description
Corfu is one of the most beautiful and popular Greek islands. All over the centuries people can still feel the glorious past throughout the rich legacy, monuments, marvellous landscapes, crystal clear water. The weather in Corfu makes it one of the best Mediterranean destinations among the visitors.
With every summer Corfu attracts more and more customers and becomes favourite destinations by offering visitors a variety of attractions: diving, sailing around the islands and hidden beaches, discover the past of Gods and enjoying the magnificent sunsets.
-Requirements
Everybody is eligible in working in hotels, but the program is highly beneficial for those studying a degree related to tourism and hospitality. Previous work experience in the same field is considered an advantage.
-Curriculum Activities
There are plenty of things to do and see in Corfu. You can take one of the many cruises around the coast or join in one of the sightseeing tours around the island. Corfu Town is a gem for sightseeing with many monuments from the Medieval times, including the Old Fortress, the New Fortress, Liston Promenade and the Church of Saint Spyridon, protector of the island. Visitors should not miss the quarter of Kanoni, a bit outside Corfu Town, with the nice view to the Mouse Island and the chapel of Panagia Vlacherna. Very impressive sights in Corfu are also the Achilleion Palace, the Monastery of Paleokastritsa and the Fortress of Angelokastro.
-Work Day
You will be working 8 hours per day with a break for your meal. There are different shifts at the hotel so you may be working in the morning, evening or night shift. You might have a straight shift (work 8 hours in a row) or a split-shift (work 4 hours first and after a break work another 4 hours).
-Who Can Apply
Students ath want to join our International practice program.This will give you a life changing experience. You will get international working experience which always will be valuable for future employment. You will earn money, meet new people, learn about new cultures, improve language skills, develop communication skills, improve your personality and make unforgettable memories.
