Apprenticeship as a Specialist Food Retail Salesperson, Butchery 2027

The apprenticeship usually lasts three years and provides knowledge of butchery, the service counter, sales and customer advice. It may be shortened under certain conditions.

Advising customers about cuts of meat, meat products, sausage products, cheese and fresh-counter items; maintaining, checking and presenting products; learning to process meat correctly; learning hygiene regulations; keeping the sales counter orderly and clean; contributing creative ideas for platter services, gift services and finger food; preparing meat attractively; stocking the counter; selling, handling and preparing products and ensuring their quality.

Enjoyment of working with people and an open-minded attitude; a friendly manner, well-groomed appearance and good communication skills; team spirit and a quick grasp; creativity and accuracy; resilience and composure; a sense of responsibility and commitment.

Support and development from one of Germany's largest training companies; a secure and meaningful workplace; a short commute; varied areas of responsibility; EDEKA Food Academy seminars and exam preparation; digital learning with EDEKA next and the EDEKA Azubi Guide; competitions with attractive prizes; an AzubiStarter Day at the start of the apprenticeship; a graduation gala after successful completion; development and continuing-education programs with career opportunities up to self-employment.