Retail Sales Assistant Apprenticeship with Additional Fresh Food Specialist Qualification 2027

Retail apprenticeship focused on fresh and service-oriented food departments, with an additional qualification as a certified IHK fresh food specialist.

Learn about retail tasks with a focus on fresh and service-oriented food departments; serve and advise customers in the fresh-food areas; operate the tills and handle reconciliations; advise customers on services; create sales-promoting product displays; contribute to assortment planning, marketing and merchandising; store and handle fresh food properly while observing hygiene standards; manage retail business processes; and design and evaluate sales and tasting promotions.

Enjoyment of customer contact and empathy; creativity, a sense of responsibility and commitment; friendly manner, well-groomed appearance and good communication skills; enjoyment of working with fresh food; interest in business relationships; team spirit and the ability to learn quickly; independence and organizational talent.

Support and development from one of Germany’s largest training companies; a crisis-resistant and meaningful workplace; short commutes; varied experience in retail and food; EDEKA Food Academy seminars and exam preparation; digital training through EDEKA next and the Azubi Guide; competitions with attractive prizes; an AzubiStarter Day; a graduation gala; and numerous development and further-training programs, including the opportunity for self-employment within the EDEKA group.