Danish vocational education for international students
Do you want to be a baker, butcher, chef, gourmet butcher, pastry chef or waiter? Take your education within the world of nordic gastronomy and food at ZBC in Denmark and get a diploma
Do you want a career within the field of nordic gastronomy, food and culinary experiences? Start with an education in one of the following subject areas:
- Baker
- Butcher
- Gourmet butcher
- Chef
- Pastry chef
- Waiter
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Start
August and January -
Economy
You will receive salary throughout the education -
Language
The programmes are in Danish and you will participate in Danish courses during your education -
If you have any questions, contact:
Anli Tobiasen -
E-mail: anto@zbc.dk -
Phone: +45 61984356
Baker
Are you curious about baked goods such as bread and cakes? And do you want an education where you can use both your creativity and your hands?
Become a baker at ZBC.
When you become a baker, you learn the skills and knowledge it takes to prepare baked goods such as bread, cakes and everything in between. As a baker you work in a field with proud traditions with room for creativity.
As a baker you get the opportunity to think innovatively. Our highly educated teachers are ready to teach you everything you need to know with a career within the field of bakery.
Butcher
Are you interested in food and preparing meat?
Become a butcher at ZBC.
During our butcher programme, you will learn about how to butcher in a safe and hygienic way.
Our talented teachers are ready to teach you everything you need to know with a career within the field of cooking.
Chef
Are you interested in food, gastronomy and culinary experiences? And do you see yourself in a high speed environment?
Become a chef at ZBC.
As a chef, you work with food, wine and menus. You have the opportunity to be both creative and innovative in your everyday work. During the programme, you will learn about different ingredients, flavours, methods, buying, nutrition and customer service.
Our talented teachers are ready to teach you everything you need to know with a career within the field of cooking.
Gourmet butcher
Are you interested in food and preparing meat for cooking?
Become a gourmet butcher at ZBC.
As a gourmet butcher, you work with preparing meals, sausages and delicacies. During the programme, you will learn about butchering and advicing customers on how to prepare the meat.
Our talented teachers are ready to teach you everything you need to know with a career within the field of cooking.
Pastry chef
Do you like creating delicious cakes and desserts? And do you have a sense for detail?
Become a pastry chef at ZBC.
When you work as a pastry chef, you create all types of cakes and desserts. During the programme you will learn how to work efficiently and creatively with your hands. You will gain knowledge about the ingredients, methods and the visual representation of the product.
Our highly educated teachers will help you start your career within the field of cakes and desserts.
Waiter
Do you like creating great experiences? And would you like a career with great service as the main focus?
Become a waiter at ZBC.
As a waiter you make great experiences happen. You are the face the guests meet. During the programme you learn how to communicate with your guests and how to recommend food and drinks. You also gain skills and knowledge about how to lay tables and mixing cocktails.
Our highly dedicated and qualified teachers will help you on your first step towards your career as a waiter.
Admission requirements
All Danish applicants must have a passing grade at the 9th or 10th grade level in Danish and Mathematics.
All applicants outside of the Danish borders, must have a passing grade at the 9th or 10th level grade in your own language and in Mathematics.
All applicants must be E.U. or E.E.A. citizens, or have a permanent residence permit in Denmark, or are in anticipation of getting such a permanent residence permit.
Are you from the Faroe Islands, Norway or Sweden?
Join our educational food programmes and get knowledge and skills that are required when working within the field of nordic gastronomy and culinary experiences.
How do I apply?
If you currently live in Denmark and have a Danish social security number, you apply for the wished programme on: www.optagelse.dk
If you do not currently live in Denmark and doesn't have a Danish social security number, you apply for the wished programme on: workindenmark.dk
If you have any questions, you can contact Anli Tobiasen on:
E-mail: anto@zbc.dk
Phone: +45 61984356
Danish lessons
You will have to learn Danish to complete this education as the teaching and exams mainly are in Danish.
Danish lessons are mandatory for all international students who do not have documentation for Danish at level E, and you are expected to sit for the level E exam at the end of the Foundation Program. The lessons run over a period of 6 weeks before the students arrive in Denmark.
When you arrive to Denmark, you will take part in Danish lessons at a language school, which you can find information about here: www.dedanskesprogcentre.dk/english/
Practicalities
You will receive help with practicalities before and during your education.