Cook Assistant Course in Tallinn

This cook assistant course in Tallinn is designed for students who want practical kitchen skills, preparation for the Level 3 qualification exam, and a strong first step into catering and food service work.

Date and Location: 02.09.2025, Tallinn, Estonia
Course Title: Cook Assistant
Course Group: Catering
Language of Instruction: Estonian / Russian / English

Who This Cook Assistant Course Is For

This program is suitable for beginners, career changers, and students who want structured culinary training with a strong practical focus. It is especially useful for learners aiming to start work in catering, food service, school kitchens, or professional kitchens.

Goal of the Training

The training helps learners gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and work habits needed to perform assistant cook tasks in different catering service companies and continue developing in the profession.

Learning Outcomes

1. Handles raw food and prepared meals economically and assists the cook in preparing and serving dishes.
2. Follows occupational safety, environmental safety, and hygiene requirements.
3. Works in a team under supervision, organizes time, and behaves professionally.
4. Pre-processes food products and prepares side dishes and simple meals according to instructions.
5. Performs assisting tasks in food preparation, cleaning, and workplace organization.
6. Serves dishes and drinks from the menu under supervision.

What You Will Practice

• Food preparation and ingredient handling.
• Basic hot kitchen and cold kitchen tasks.
• Workplace hygiene, safety, and cleaning routines.
• Teamwork and time management in a professional kitchen.

Total Study Load

250 academic hours:

• 50 classroom hours
• 70 practice hours in the school environment
• 100 practice hours in a company
• 20 independent study hours

Curriculum Structure

• Admission Fee: 300 EUR
• Tuition Fee: 3500 EUR