I spent my two weeks of work experience working in two very different areas, cooking and working in an architect firm. Both of which I enjoyed thoroughly.
My first week was spent at “Studio D” which is an architect firm. I had always had an interest in buildings and in both art and T.G which are equally important in this field of work.
My work began at 9:30 every day, however I always seemed to arrive earlier than some of the staff which I learnt was not necessary as the working environment was quite relaxed.
On my first day I drew up plans for the building in which we worked and then transferred it onto the computer. I also spent a few days working in interior designs and visited a few sites over the course of the week which were very interesting. Over-all I found the week very interesting and extremely beneficial.
My first week was spent at “Studio D” which is an architect firm. I had always had an interest in buildings and in both art and T.G which are equally important in this field of work.
My work began at 9:30 every day, however I always seemed to arrive earlier than some of the staff which I learnt was not necessary as the working environment was quite relaxed.
On my first day I drew up plans for the building in which we worked and then transferred it onto the computer. I also spent a few days working in interior designs and visited a few sites over the course of the week which were very interesting. Over-all I found the week very interesting and extremely beneficial.
For my second week my cousin Nick and I spent the week working in the kitchens of “Ballymaloe” cookery school.
We were extremely lucky to get a place at such a prestigious school and were honoured to have had such an opportunity.
Because of its location in Cork we stayed the week in a B&B just minutes from the school which was very handy especially in the mornings.
At the beginning we were given very mundane jobs like cleaning and chopping vegetables but as the week went on they gave us more responsibilities and we made some recipes. At lunch we would eat the food prepared by students taking the 12 week course. The food that week was delicious.
We spent the afternoons looking in on the demonstrations given by the head chef or by one of the famous Allen family. The whole thing was a great experience although I was a bit disappointed with the amount of
cooking we did but I suppose cleaning is part of the job!
The two weeks of work experience were insightful and eye-opening. I learnt many things like how it’s important to be polite to your colleagues until you have become comfortable enough with them and know them well enough. I also have some brilliant memories. The one I definitely won’t forget was Nick almost chopping his finger of at Ballymaloe.
Text: KS
We were extremely lucky to get a place at such a prestigious school and were honoured to have had such an opportunity.
Because of its location in Cork we stayed the week in a B&B just minutes from the school which was very handy especially in the mornings.
At the beginning we were given very mundane jobs like cleaning and chopping vegetables but as the week went on they gave us more responsibilities and we made some recipes. At lunch we would eat the food prepared by students taking the 12 week course. The food that week was delicious.
We spent the afternoons looking in on the demonstrations given by the head chef or by one of the famous Allen family. The whole thing was a great experience although I was a bit disappointed with the amount of
cooking we did but I suppose cleaning is part of the job!
The two weeks of work experience were insightful and eye-opening. I learnt many things like how it’s important to be polite to your colleagues until you have become comfortable enough with them and know them well enough. I also have some brilliant memories. The one I definitely won’t forget was Nick almost chopping his finger of at Ballymaloe.
Text: KS