Apprenticeship as a Fresh Food Specialist

The apprenticeship combines creativity, customer contact and commercial talent with professional and social skills. It leads to two IHK qualifications and covers goods receipt, sales, inventory management, assortment planning and marketing campaigns.

You will be responsible for purchasing, marketing, product presentation and sales. You will serve and advise customers in the fresh-food departments and contribute your own creations. You will oversee inventory management and business processes in retail. You will learn retail activities focused on fresh and service-oriented food areas, as well as compliance with and monitoring of hygiene regulations.

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

Exclusive EDEKA seminars on product and sales knowledge, as well as thorough exam preparation in addition to vocational school.