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Service

Catering Workshop

Are you interested in cooking or working in the restaurant industry?

Apply now! (In Finnish) (omnia.walmu.fi)

Service category

Learning Environments

Target audience

Job applicants

Youth Workshops

The Youth Workshops are intended for young people aged 16–29 living in Espoo, Kirkkonummi or Kauniainen. The workshops provide a safe and supportive community where you can develop your interaction, life management, study and working life skills.

Come and get to know the workshop

We organize introductory tours of the workshops at the Kuusiniemi campus on Tuesdays at 13.00. Come and join us to get to know our activities.

Please arrive on time that the tour can start as scheduled.

Campus

Kuusiniemi 10, Viherlaakso

More information

Sofia Rosenblad,

sofia.rosenblad@omnia.fi,

040 357 6421

Brochure of Omnia’s youth workshop activities (mediapankki.omnia.f)

At the Catering Workshop, you can explore a variety of tasks in the field in a safe environment. You will gain valuable work experience and support in planning your future.

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Activity at the Catering Workshop

In the Catering Workshop, you will get a glimpse into the restaurant industry. You will learn to identify ingredients and learn more about the methods and equipment. You will become familiar with the field by completing enjoyable tasks in a guided environment. All new starters at the workshop must present a salmonella certificate.

In this workshop, you will

  • prepare food/meals and bake
  • perform own-check, i.e. monitor the storage temperature and correct handling of foods
  • prepare courses where not only the flavours and textures but also visual appeal are taken into account
  • perform various cleaning tasks, such as washing the dishes and keeping the kitchen clean.

The Catering Workshop is currently full and there is a waiting list. You can still submit an application, but we also recommend exploring our other workshop options.

Explore our other workshops

Information about the workshops

Who are the workshops for?

This workshop is for you, if

  • you are under 30 years old and live in Espoo, Kauniainen or Kirkkonummi.
    • You could be an unemployed person aged 18–29. You are eligible for unemployment benefit during the workshop.
    • You could be a student aged 16–29 who wants to complete studies in a workshop environment. Persons of the compulsory education age will need a study place before applying for the workshops.
  •  you are interested in the workshop tasks and are motivated to progress.

Recommendation on language proficiency level

Recommendation on language level at Omnia Youth Workshops:

  • It is good for you to know Finnish at about A2 level.
  • The workshops guide and work in the Finnish language.
  • It is important for you to be motivated to do workshop tasks and learn the Finnish language.
  • You must understand written and oral instructions related to safety and work, for example.

What happens in the workshops?

TIn the workshops, you will learn new skills, and abilities which will help you in your future studies and working life. The workshops provide meaningful activities and routine to daily life. You will receive support with making plans for the future and working towards your goals.

You can come to the workshops as you are. Guidance will be provided in the workshops so no prior knowledge is required.

During the workshop, you will 

  • receive orientation for the workshop tasks
  • learn field-specific basic skills
  • practise skills needed in working life and studies
  • practise working life
  • receive support with making plans for the future
  • receive support with daily life management.

You can also complete field-specific and  common qualification modules in the workshops. At the end of the workshop, you will receive a certificate of your experience.


What happens after the workshop?

The workshop aims to prepare you for employment or further studies.

Apply for the workshop

You can apply for workshops throughout the year. Fill out the application form (omnia.walmu.fi)(opens in a new window, goes to a different website), and we will call you within two weeks of submitting the application.

Do you need guidance with the application process or would you like to learn more about our services? Contact us.

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