9 de enero de 2013

EXERCISES UNIT FOUR


EXERCISES UNIT FOUR


EXERCISE 1#

Fill in the blanks with the following words: busgirl, cook, staff,oversee, dishwasher, clean, waitress, busboy,waitresses. One of them will not be necessary.

- Manuel needs a _________ to help him prepare and buy the dishes and ___________ the kitchen.
- He needed a ______________ to keep the dishes and the kitchen clean.
- He needed a ___________ or _______________ to clean the tables.
- He would need some ___________ or _______________ to serve his customers.
- The owner would have to ____________ .


EXERCISE 2#

Reading  Manuel´s story in Unit Four, what is the most important part of a restaurant and why, according to the text?

EXERCISE 3#

Write down three examples of different tasks a restaurant owner has to do.

EXERCISE 4#

Imagine a big restaurant with twenty four tables. How many people would you hire and why?

EXERCISE 5#

Which are the most important Sources of Employees. Write down some examples of Spanish employment agencies.

EXERCISE 6# JOB ADVERTISEMENTS. TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING TEXT:

Waiter / Waitress

  • [Friendly, up-market clientele]
  • [Competitive hourly rate]
  • [Permanent weekday and weekend shifts]

Cafetería Kispanto is a busy cafe offering great service, food and ambience. Located in Cisne Street, we cater for breakfast, lunch and dinner and are fully licensed.

We offer great rates of pay and a professional, fun and safe working environment.
Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking a qualified Waiter or Waitress to join our small professional team of wait staff. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and be responsible for setting up tables, delivering food and beverages, ensuring areas are clean and tidy, maintaining stock levels and restaurant set up. 

  • Meeting and greeting guests
  • Taking orders
  • Using EFTPOS machines for bill payments
  • Clearing tables
  • Packing take-away orders

Education, Qualifications and Experience

  • A minimum of two years experience in a similar role
  • Exceptional communication skills and great customer service skills
  • A positive, punctual and professional approach
  • Good food and beverage knowledge
  • Ability to juggle ten things at once
  • Immaculate personal grooming and presentation
  • A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and winning smile!

If this sounds like you we would love to receive your application.

EXERCISE 7#

Why are physical abilities required to work in a restaurant?

EXERCISE 8#

What kind of job is important to have a high school education for?

EXERCISE 9#

Why is a Personal Interview  important when you are looking for a good worker?
Answer the questions that appear in the text when talking about this item (Personal Interview).

EXERCISE 10#

Imagine you have to write down a reference about you best fellow. Try to write  a reference about him/her. It will help you to check this links: