Work Experience
True or False: work experience can include full-time positions, part0time jobs, temporary roles, internships, and volunteer work from high school
True!
True or False: a job theme is a broad category which includes lots of other jobs within it
True
Name a job you can find in a restaurant
host, server, bartender, cook, dishwasher, busier
Jake works at a restaurant. He prepares food for eating. He is in charge of the kitchen. What is Jake's job?
head chef
Fill in the blank: How many questions are in the classic game, ___ questions (hint: we played it in group last week!)
20
Name a situation where you might discuss your past work experience
job interview, talking with friends/family, applying for volunteer position, school application
Name one common job theme we talked about in class
Education, agriculture, health, human services, hospitality, mechanics, technology, and many more!
True or False: there is only one type of job for people who work in the back kitchen of a restaurant
False! there are many people who run a kitchen! chefs, prep cooks, dishwashers, and expeditors
Sarah works at the front of a restaurant. She takes customer's orders and brings them their food. She checks in on customers, then helps them pay for their meal at the end. What is Sarah's job?
server
What fruit is Snow White poisoned with?
An apple
Fill in the blank: s____ skills are non-technical skills that are job-related skills we use for many tasks in the workplace (hint: it is the opposite of hard)
Soft skills
Devon is looking at the job theme of transportation. Which job would Devon be most interested in? A) farmer B) truck driver C) teacher
B) Truck driver
Fill in the blank: the ____ of house (FOH) staff mostly interacts with guests and customers
Front
Kim works in a restaurant. Her job is to make and serve alcoholic drinks for customers. She checks customer's ID, prepares drinks, and helps people pay at the bar. What is Kim's job?
Who is the villain in The Little Mermaid?
True or False: when applying to a job, you must meet every requirement on the job description to get the job
False! you don't need to meet every requirement if you can frame the experience that you already have
True or False: job themes are only based on our interests
False! job themes are based on more than just interests- they include the tasks you enjoy, your skills, and personality
Fill in the blank: the ___ of house (BOH) department rarely interacts with customers, and usually have specific skills related to their role
Back
Trevor works at a restaurant. When customers are done eating, he clears dishes and wipes down the tables. Trevor makes sure the table is clean for the next customer to sit down. What is Trevor's job?
Dishwasher/Busser
What type of bug is the main character in A Bug's Life?
an Ant
Eric is known for always giving great customer service at his job. Name one "soft skill" that Eric might have that is related to his customer service skills. (hint: soft skills mean general skills like creativity)
Communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, work ethic, interpersonal skills
Eric is really skilled at repairing bikes, likes to work with his hands, and is interested in cars. What job theme would match with Eric's skills?
Mechanics
Host/Hostess
Jack works in the kitchen at a restaurant. He helps the head chef prepare food and plate dishes. His main duties are chopping, preparing, and cooking food in a specific station (like peeling potatoes) What is Jack's job?
Line cook/Prep cook
Fill in the blank: In Toy Story, Woody once said- "there's a ____ in my boot!"
Snake