Front Cooking School

Front Cooking School, located in the heart of Melbourne’s Little Italy and approximately 2 km from the CBD, is renowned for delivering high-quality hospitality training that prepares students for successful careers in the industry. Backed by more than 136 years of education experience, the school emphasises the importance of skilled educators and the role of care, support, and personalised guidance in student success. Its programs are built around this commitment to continuous student support.
The school offers a range of hospitality and culinary programs, including the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, Diploma of Hospitality Management, Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery, and Certificate III & IV in Patisserie. These programs provide students with extensive opportunities for practical experience across various organisations. Students gain hands-on training in commercial kitchen environments and develop essential food preparation and hospitality skills that equip them to be work-ready.
Front Cooking School provides an engaging and supportive learning environment, offering access to fully equipped practical kitchens, modern ovens for individual hands-on learning, student lockers, a resource library, multiple theory classrooms, and more than 70 computers across dedicated computer labs. Additional student services include assistance with résumé preparation, workforce skills seminars, job interview preparation, and advice on personal grooming and presentation.
As part of its student support and wellbeing initiatives, the school provides access to a part-time counsellor at the Melbourne City campus. Students can seek confidential support for a range of issues including mental health concerns, cultural adjustment and homesickness, bullying or discrimination, and managing work-life balance.
Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd operates multiple education brands, including Stott’s Colleges, Australian Surf Industry Training School, Front Cooking School, Melbourne Language Centre, and Affectors Academy.