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
Valencia, on the east coast of Spain, is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third-largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona, with around 800,000 inhabitants in the administrative centre. It’s known for its City of Arts and Sciences, with futuristic structures including a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive museum. Valencia also has several beaches, including some within nearby Albufera Park, a wetlands reserve with a lake and walking trails.
-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
You can spend your free time as you like. Valencia offers a great combination of city, sun and beach and plenty of cool things to do. Valencia has a mix of old and new buildings, giving it a real special feel of its own. From medieval castles and towers to modernist and art deco architecture, from nice little shops to big shopping centres, Valencia has it all. One of the most beautiful squares in Valencia is the Plaza de la Reina which in definitely worth visiting. Other interesting places to visit in Valencia are: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Catedral de Valencia, Museo Nacional de Cerámica, Iglesia de San Nicolas, Museo del Patriarca, La Lonja, Bioparc and Museo de Bellas Artes.
-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.
