Learn an in-demand profession in a fully equipped training kitchen. The school provides ingredients, equipment and a work-placement venue; successful graduates receive a qualification document valid across the EU.

Assistant cook — level 3

An evening foundation course for learners who want to combine studies with work and quickly gain practical skills for cafés, restaurants, canteens, catering companies or production kitchens.

Upcoming groups: 7 September–22 December 2026 (Tallinn, Russian); 1 June–31 August 2026 (Tallinn, Estonian)
Price: €2,200
Workload: 240 academic hours
Language: Estonian / Russian

Assistant cook programme

Based on the “Assistant Cook, level 3” occupational standard, the course covers workplace organisation, food hygiene and safety, handling and storing ingredients, basic preparation and cooking methods, soups, sauces, side dishes, salads, meat and fish dishes, simple desserts, customer service, workplace practice and a final assessment.

Graduates can prepare and maintain a safe workstation, follow recipe and technology cards, use professional equipment responsibly, and work both independently and as part of a kitchen team.

Cook — level 4

An intensive programme combining in-depth theory with substantial hands-on practice and preparing learners for independent work in restaurant and production kitchens.

Upcoming groups: 1 August–15 November 2026 (Tallinn, Estonian / Russian)
Price: €2,500
Workload: 450 academic hours
Language: Estonian / Russian

Cook programme

The programme is based on the “Cook, level 4” occupational standard.

Study format	Workload
Classroom and practical studies	190 academic hours
Workplace practice	200 academic hours
Independent study	60 academic hours

Topics include professional equipment and work planning, hygiene and safety, menu planning for different dietary needs, food storage and resource-efficient preparation, classic and modern techniques including sous-vide, soups, sauces, vegetable, meat and fish dishes, baking fundamentals, customer service, workplace practice and a final assessment.

Training takes place at Vabaduse väljak 2 in Tallinn and in the school’s Narva facilities. All learning materials, ingredients and equipment are provided.

Food Service Training

Assistant cook — level 3

Cook — level 4

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