In May a group of 20 students from Kielce, were hosted by euroMind in Malaga to gain a 3-weeks internship as cooks, waiters, housekeeping.
All students were working in different positions and in different companies, so every student get a unique experience. Most students were working as cooks or waiters, only two were working as housekeepers.

Depending on the place where trainees were working, the task was different and the level of responsibility too.
In general, cooks were preparing the ingredients for consumption or cooking. Washing, peeling, cutting fruit and vegetables as well as cutting meat. Checking the quality of food, tasting, smelling, punching with utensils, etc. Weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients according to recipes and personal judgment with the use of available kitchen appliances and equipment. Adjusting the temperature of other kitchen equipment depending on the dishes being prepared. Seasoning and cooking meals according to recipes, personal judgment, or experience, using.

Housekeepers were checking if the rooms have been vacated before cleaning. Making beds daily and changing bed linen. Vacuum cleaning carpets, floors, and upholstery. Cleaning bathrooms and supplying fresh towels and toiletries. Checking and restocking tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and mini-bar supplies. Making sure that televisions, radios, lights, and air conditioning equipment are working.
Waiters were receiving, storing, and distributing raw materials. Preparing and serving the drinks and food. Developing activities and customer service. Preparing and maintaining in good condition the work area, equipment, and utensils to offer customers quality service. Running the billing processes and/or cash receipts. Tidying up, once customers have left.

At the same time as trainees had internships, they also had a lot of fun with euroMind coordinators. Students had a Malaga tour, they saw the most beautiful and interesting places in Malaga. Also, they were travelling around the Andalusian region.

The trainees had a great experience visiting Seville, the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. The city is a historical masterpiece full of Islamic monuments, gardens, and flamenco festivals. They quickly realized that Seville is an architectural gem due to its well-preserved monuments such as the Cathedral and Giraldo, the Royal Alcázar, and the General Archive of the Indies – all of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Trip to Ronda: Ronda is a charming village located in the Andalusian mountains. During the day trip, the students were able to see the beautiful scenery surrounding Ronda including its well-preserved old town which has Arab Baths, defense walls, and small churches. The trainees also got to visit the World’s oldest bullfighting ring which is used only once a year, and they learned about the history of this controversial tradition in the bullring’s museum.