The five Johannesburg finalists taking part in the Boot Camp 2012 finals, hosted by The Premier Hotel, have survived Day Three of their five-day experience working in various hospitality departments. This is what they had to say about their experience on Wednesday 3rd October…
Kate prepping in the kitchen
Boitumelo Makoe
My third day was interesting ? I started off in the kitchen…very fun and most off all I cooked so many things! I wish I could go back but I will one day… I had an interesting team building exercise and I scored an 8/10 ? yay for me! I worked at banqueting once again and it was hectic again!?
The Joburg contestants getting the run-down
Reneilwe Tekele
Housekeeper?s Wednesday!!! Whoa… I’ve never in my life seen people so passionate about cleaning and make me want to clean! I’ve learnt so much today from the men and women in housekeeping, from cleaning the public areas, to the toilets, to doing the laundry and cleaning the guests rooms! The hotel standards are very high and they take it so very seriously! And they love their job! I learnt a lot about the chemicals they use, clean as you go, and make sure public areas are always clean!
Today was a good experience seeing what happens behind the scenes and what makes our stay at the hotel so unforgettable! I appreciate them more and and am thankful for the experience! The teambuilding was so awesome but stressful! But most importantly it was fun. Teamwork is the most important thing, especially in this industry! Always work together and the results will be as sweet as pie! All in all I had a great day! And to Nat and Nelly, thanks so much!?
Kyle tackling housekeeping
Kyle Willis
Oh my soul Oh my soul! I LOVE THIS INDUSTRY! Every day feels more like fun than actual work! A career in this? Hell yeah! I?m not gonna lie though… Teambuilding? It?s like the President saying to the government that war will begin in an hour without communication tools. And we the “government” rocked it ? these girls are the best! I forgot for a while that it was a competition. Two days to go and I?m more energized than day one! HOOHAH! ?
Vicky cleaning up
Vicky Faulds
Today was really fun! The day went quick because work was coming in all the time. Tomorrow is my last day and I hope everything goes well! The end is near…?
One lucky Bursary Boot Camp contestant will soon find out how exciting a career in hospitality can be. Only one winner at the Sandton campus can be chosen to have their full tuition fees paid for up to R180?000! The pupil who succeeds in all of the challenges will take home the bursary and winning title. Watch this space to find out who it will be..
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