Apprenticeship as Specialist Salesperson in Food Trade (Butchery) 2026

You advise on meat cuts, meat products and sausages, cheese and all items at our fresh food counter; You show our customers our philosophy: We love food; You enjoy dealing with people; You maintain, check and present the items; You learn to process meat properly; You learn hygiene regulations; You keep the sales counter tidy and clean; You contribute your own creations for platter services, gift service and finger food. Your apprenticeship usually lasts 3 years. Under certain conditions, it can be shortened with good performance. After successfully passing the exam, you hold the qualification of Specialist Salesperson in Food Trade: Focus Butchery (m/f/d). During the training period you will go through various fields of activity: You learn how to prepare meat appetizingly, how to stock the counter, sell, handle or prepare items successfully and ensure their quality. Targeted measures also make you a champion in sales and consulting. The special feature of the apprenticeship is that the various working time models enable individual leisure time planning.

Advising on meat cuts, meat products and sausages, cheese and all fresh counter items; Maintaining, checking and presenting items; Learning to process meat properly; Learning hygiene regulations; Keeping sales counter tidy and clean; Contributing own creations for platter services, gift service and finger food

Enjoyment of contact with people and openness; Friendly demeanor, well-groomed appearance and good communication skills; Team spirit and quick comprehension; Creativity and accuracy; Resilience and composure; Sense of responsibility and commitment

Large family with a big heart – We are one of Germany's largest training companies and will support and promote you with our expertise in all training matters – you won't be left alone; (Crisis-)secure and meaningful workplace – You supply the local population and thus make an important contribution to society; even in difficult times; Short commutes – Your training place is right around the corner; Variety – During the apprenticeship you will get to know the diverse areas and tasks of our markets and acquire expert knowledge about trade and food; EDEKA Food Academy – You attend exclusive seminars where you gain practical knowledge and thorough exam preparation; Digital apprenticeship – With EDEKA next you can learn location-independently and time-flexibly. Also with the EDEKA Apprentice Guide you can keep your training record digitally and have many other aids for your apprenticeship always at hand in an app; Let your creativity speak – In various competitions you can express your creative side and ideas and be rewarded with attractive prizes; KickOff – at the start of training we hold our Apprentice Starter Day in September for all new apprentices with exciting presentations and varied show program; Graduation celebration – After successfully completing your apprenticeship you can celebrate at our graduation gala… and of course celebrate yourself ;); Career prospects – With our numerous support and further training programs you have all opportunities to climb the career ladder step by step – up to self-employment under the EDEKA roof