Apprenticeship as Fresh Food Specialist

Three-year apprenticeship leading to two IHK qualifications: retail salesperson and certified fresh-food specialist. The training combines retail, fresh-food departments, inventory management, business processes and marketing.

Taking responsibility for purchasing, marketing, product presentation and sales; serving and advising customers in fresh-food departments; contributing your own creations; overseeing inventory management and retail business processes; learning all retail activities with a focus on fresh-food and service-oriented areas; complying with and monitoring hygiene regulations.

Enjoyment of customer contact; good communication skills and a pleasant manner; quick comprehension; independence and sense of responsibility; organizational skills; interest in business relationships; creativity; ability to work in a team; enjoyment of working with fresh food.

Two IHK qualifications; exclusive EDEKA seminars on products and sales; thorough exam preparation; varied work areas and comprehensive advisory and sales skills.