The One With The Part-time Job
KC StadiumI've been trying hard to find a part-time job in Hull and today, I finally managed to get one. Actually I got it yesterday but it starts today. And guess what? It's at Hull's football stadium! Hahaha. It is not that far from my university and there's a couple of ways to get there. You can either go there by bus and walk a little later or you can walk for 30 mins to reach there (note : 30 mins for Europe people to walk, me maybe 45 mins). But, I decided to cycle there instead. Hahaha. I borrowed a bicycle from a senior and cycled there. Took me around 20 to 25 mins but it's not so bad. The only problem is that my balls hurt. Something that I got used to after a while. Either they've grown stronger and withstand the pain or they've fainted from the pain.
So after 25 mins of cycling, I reached the stadium and went to Exit 23. There were security but somehow, they were sort of like expecting me. I just walk right through and the field is right in front of me. I was wearing black shoes and black pants (required) so maybe that's the secret code. I signed in and was assigned to a booth 9. Where the hell is booth 9? They also gave me a shirt to change and a cap to wear. So I didn't bother with booth 9 and changed. I then ran into a few other university students from Malaysia and they guided me to booth 9. In case you guys didn't know what booth 9 is, it's actually a food stall in the stadium which sells burgers, hot dogs, coffees and etc. I reported for duty and told the booth leader that it was my first time working here and was hoping she teach me some stuff. But she didn't so I just stood there for like 10 to 15 mins before more staff came in. There were around 10 of us together, all of them are English except me =.=". Then, they all went to the positions, got ready and this is where it all began. The booth leader suddenly pointed to me and this other new girl and ask us to handle two more counters. I was like "OMG! You're gonna let me "interact" with the customers straightaway?" She then briefed us on the cash machine (actually just the girl, I had to go over and learn) and expected us to start straightaway.
Then my first customer came. He was this old man and he asked for coffee. So as a procedure , I had to ask him whether he wants a black coffee or white coffee. He wanted a white so in my head i was like "okie...take the "White Coffee" cup out, put hot water....hot water overflows..fuck!" I quickly apologized and got him another cup. Apparently I have to press the button on the hot water machine once and it will fill up the cup nicely. I wasn't told! Damn it. Then more customers came. I was still nervous and all for the first few customers but after a while I got used to it. I never really faced any problems except maybe their pronunciation. There was this kid who had to say 'Fanta' three times before I got what he said. They pronounced 'Fanta' with a silent 'ta'. Ugh!
Today's match was at 7.45pm (UK time) and I went there around 6pm. People didn't really start to come until 7pm. At 7.30pm there were queue but still manageable. During kick-off, there weren't as much people anymore. However, during half-time, fuuhhh...people mountain, people sea. I was trying my best to serve as many customers as I could. Then shortly after the second half began, the booth leader closed the stall and we started clearing up and counting the cash machines. Everyone then started to take some pies and eat. I was wondering if it'll be deducted from your pay or something so I didn't eat any until the booth leader asked if I want anything. I asked her if they were free and when she said yea, I felt like an idiot >.<". As I was a new guy I didn't dare take much, just a chicken pie and a coffee. After we finished cleaning, only then I realized what they do to those leftovers. They threw it out =.=". I should have tapau some back!! Serves me right for not being greedy.
Menu (those I can remember)
Drinks
The food costs around £2.50 while the drinks cost around £1.50 (except for the beers £2.60) and the snacks are less than a pound.
I worked from 6pm till 10pm and from the 4 hours of work at the booth, I made a small survey on the drinks they buy. They like to drink white coffee before the match and Bovril during half-time. Out of ten drinks, averagely 3 of them will be white coffee, 3 of them Bovril, 3 more will be beers and then maybe a tea or soup.
Working at the stadium was an experience, definitely a nice experience. The job was not difficult and it was rather fun. However, my legs were very tired when I reached home.
So after 25 mins of cycling, I reached the stadium and went to Exit 23. There were security but somehow, they were sort of like expecting me. I just walk right through and the field is right in front of me. I was wearing black shoes and black pants (required) so maybe that's the secret code. I signed in and was assigned to a booth 9. Where the hell is booth 9? They also gave me a shirt to change and a cap to wear. So I didn't bother with booth 9 and changed. I then ran into a few other university students from Malaysia and they guided me to booth 9. In case you guys didn't know what booth 9 is, it's actually a food stall in the stadium which sells burgers, hot dogs, coffees and etc. I reported for duty and told the booth leader that it was my first time working here and was hoping she teach me some stuff. But she didn't so I just stood there for like 10 to 15 mins before more staff came in. There were around 10 of us together, all of them are English except me =.=". Then, they all went to the positions, got ready and this is where it all began. The booth leader suddenly pointed to me and this other new girl and ask us to handle two more counters. I was like "OMG! You're gonna let me "interact" with the customers straightaway?" She then briefed us on the cash machine (actually just the girl, I had to go over and learn) and expected us to start straightaway.
Then my first customer came. He was this old man and he asked for coffee. So as a procedure , I had to ask him whether he wants a black coffee or white coffee. He wanted a white so in my head i was like "okie...take the "White Coffee" cup out, put hot water....hot water overflows..fuck!" I quickly apologized and got him another cup. Apparently I have to press the button on the hot water machine once and it will fill up the cup nicely. I wasn't told! Damn it. Then more customers came. I was still nervous and all for the first few customers but after a while I got used to it. I never really faced any problems except maybe their pronunciation. There was this kid who had to say 'Fanta' three times before I got what he said. They pronounced 'Fanta' with a silent 'ta'. Ugh!
Today's match was at 7.45pm (UK time) and I went there around 6pm. People didn't really start to come until 7pm. At 7.30pm there were queue but still manageable. During kick-off, there weren't as much people anymore. However, during half-time, fuuhhh...people mountain, people sea. I was trying my best to serve as many customers as I could. Then shortly after the second half began, the booth leader closed the stall and we started clearing up and counting the cash machines. Everyone then started to take some pies and eat. I was wondering if it'll be deducted from your pay or something so I didn't eat any until the booth leader asked if I want anything. I asked her if they were free and when she said yea, I felt like an idiot >.<". As I was a new guy I didn't dare take much, just a chicken pie and a coffee. After we finished cleaning, only then I realized what they do to those leftovers. They threw it out =.=". I should have tapau some back!! Serves me right for not being greedy.
Menu (those I can remember)
Drinks
- hot chocolate
- black coffee
- white coffee
- soup
- tea
- Bovril <--- yes...Bovril soup
- Coke
- Diet Coke (here they use Coke Zero)
- Fanta <--- grrr...
- Water
- a pint of lager
- a pint of tetleys <--- not sure what this is
- stadium burger
- cheese burger
- chicken and mushroom pie
- steak and kidney pie
- cheese and onions pie
- sausage roll
- hot dog
- Kit Kat
- New Yorkie
- some potato chips
- some chewies
The food costs around £2.50 while the drinks cost around £1.50 (except for the beers £2.60) and the snacks are less than a pound.
I worked from 6pm till 10pm and from the 4 hours of work at the booth, I made a small survey on the drinks they buy. They like to drink white coffee before the match and Bovril during half-time. Out of ten drinks, averagely 3 of them will be white coffee, 3 of them Bovril, 3 more will be beers and then maybe a tea or soup.
Working at the stadium was an experience, definitely a nice experience. The job was not difficult and it was rather fun. However, my legs were very tired when I reached home.
posted by hart_khor | 1:10 AM
2 Comments:
casey:how come the new yorkie bar not for girls?
i asked them the same question..they don't know why either
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