What qualifications do I need for Apprenticeship as Specialist Food Sales Assistant (Butchery) 2027?

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This position is located in Karlstadt, Germany. Edeka-Zentrale AG & Co. KG offers this training program at their Karlstadt location. You may need to find accommodation nearby if you're relocating.

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Apprenticeship as Specialist Food Sales Assistant (Butchery) 2027

Original title: Ausbildung zum Fachverkäufer im Lebensmittelhandwerk (Fleischerei) (m/w/d) 2027

Edeka-Zentrale AG & Co. KG

Karlstadt, BY500+ employeesAusbildung

Apprenticeship

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Start Date
On request
Sector
Einzelhandel
Salary
Competitive salary

Listing data as of November 9, 2026

About this Apprenticeship

Your apprenticeship usually lasts 3 years. Under certain conditions it can be shortened if you perform well. After passing the exam you hold the qualification of Specialist Sales Assistant in Food Trades, focus on butchery. During the apprenticeship you work in several areas and learn how to prepare meat appealingly, stock the counter, sell and prepare products and ensure their quality. Different working time models allow you to shape your free time individually. You can arrange a trial day or an internship at your preferred store beforehand.

What You'll Learn

You advise on cuts of meat, meat products and sausages, cheese and all items at our fresh counter
In this way you show our customers our philosophy: We love food
You enjoy dealing with people
You care for, check and present the products
You learn to process meat correctly
You learn about hygiene regulations
You keep the sales counter tidy and clean
You contribute your own creations for platter services, gift services and finger food

Requirements

Enjoyment of contact with people and an open mind
Friendly manner, well-groomed appearance and good communication skills
Team spirit and quick comprehension
Creativity and accuracy
Resilience and composure
Sense of responsibility and commitment

What Edeka-Zentrale AG & Co. KG offers

Big family with a big ♥ – We are one of the largest training companies in Germany and will support and promote you in all aspects of your training – you won't be left alone
Crisis-proof and meaningful job - You supply the local population and make an important contribution to society, even in difficult times
Short commute – Your training place is right around the corner
Variety – During your training you will get to know the diverse areas and tasks of our stores and gain expert knowledge about retail and food
EDEKA Food Academy – You attend exclusive seminars where you gain useful practical knowledge and solid exam preparation
Digital training - With EDEKA next you can learn from anywhere and at flexible times. With the EDEKA Azubi Guide you can also keep your training record digitally, e.g., and have many more training aids at hand in one app
Let your creativity speak – In various competitions you can live out your creative style and ideas and are rewarded with attractive prizes
KickOff – at the start of training we hold our AzubiStarter Day in September for all new trainees with exciting talks and a varied show program
Graduate celebration – After successfully passing your training you can be celebrated at our graduate gala… and of course celebrate yourself too ;)
Career prospects - With our numerous support and further training programs you have every opportunity to climb the career ladder step by step all the way to the top – up to self-employment under the EDEKA umbrella

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