I am training to be... A Professional!!

Ms Sharifah (English lecturer-cum-liberian-cum-assistant manager) handed us the Student Handbook, so now we are expected to understand what we are going through and obey the college rules. I shall elucidate on the professional grooming part, since that is what concerns me most.
(Grooming=appearance ma, obviously it affect me most. I’m not a girl for nothing, you know.)


…Every student is responsible to convey a professional image by adhering to the YLT-International College of Hotel Management grooming standards. Please take pride and great care in your personal appearance as it is important that you project a polished, well groomed and professional image at all times. While these standards are not at all inclusive, if any lecturer or faculty member believes you display an unprofessional appearance, you will be exterminated immediately counseled. Our appearance is dress when the need arise… HuHH..? ALL have to wear dresses in time of need??? Oh...dress standard will change when the need arise. Ah ceh… It is every student responsibility to adhere to the college grooming standard. YTL-ICHM is committed to creating an environment where there is mutual respect for one another and respect for ourselves. To create a positive learning environment and an attitude that…that…ZZZzzzzzz…

*just in case I am sued for plagiarism, this is an excerpt from YTL-ICHM Student Handbook.*

Anyways, this is what I had summaries (beats me whoever can read 25 pages of this crap la)…


The Seven Commandments for Professional Appearance

1. Thou shall not dye thy hair.

2. Thou shall not wear more than one pair of earrings.

3. Thou shall wear lipstick no matter how unpleasant it make you feel.

4. Thou should not have nail polish on. And no pontianak fingernails (This is for safety reason just in case you decide to attack the lecturers).

5. Thou shall not use thy handphone, not even under the desk… Lecturers are equipped with eyes behind their head.

6. Thou shall wear thy ugly covered up shoes forever and ever.

7. Thou shall look neat in thy uncomfortable uniform forever and ever too.



The uniform also includes a blazer too. You’ll think it’s stupid to wear blazer, right? After all, Malaysia=Sun=Hot. Which xiao fella want to overheat themselves piling on more clothes? Yea, I though like that too, being 7 years in secondary school pitying prefects cooking in their blazer day after day.




UNTIL…

I met lecturers who think anything more than 20 degree is hot; hotel staffs who can stroll around Antarctica with nothing but shirt and tie. ARGH!! Hotel~ Cold!!!! Butt freezing!!! Gimme protection!! Gimme blazer!! Gimme anything air-cond proof!!


Oh yes, I’m anak Malaysian to the core. Malaysia heat boleh!! Rawr rawr!!



But the uniforms are super chun!! We will be given a complete set of chef clothing too!!

Complete with

Chef Charlotte!! Senior from Dip 3/08 (Translation:Diploma course, 3rd intake, 2008)

Now only I realize neckerchief is actually to prevent sweat from dipping down into the food. But I still have no idea what is the function of tiny apron and safety boots. But I believe it is to save your toes from being chop off if you drop your knife. Those boots are made from steel wan weh! Jangan main-main. Make me mad, just one kick and you are a goner dy...

Wonder when is our turn to cook le? Can’t wait to test my skills on
a la cuisine style~



And how you know? Perhaps I’ll be your chef one day, and plan your meals. Don’t worry, my cooking is not bad actually. Fwo Yi said that I make the best spaghetti around, hohoho… Or perhaps she said that cos I was holding a knife at that time. But no matter~ I need testers to try out my dishes. So make me happy and I’ll stuff you silly!!


hint: I love chocolates~ *wink*