PLACEMENT & OPPORTUNITIES
Bäcker
Bakers make bread and rolls, baked goods made from puff pastry, shortcrust pastry, or yeast dough, cakes and desserts, party pastries, and small dishes. They weigh and measure ingredients such as flour, milk, eggs, yeast, spices, and sugar and mix them according to the recipe. They monitor the dough formation and fermentation processes and feed the ovens. Finally, they glaze or garnish the goods to refine them and make them look even more appetizing.
Bäckereifachverkäufer
Specialist food salespeople specializing in bakery sell bread and baked goods, sometimes also small meals. They advise and inform their customers about the ingredients and components of bakery products. They also present and package baked goods, decorate displays, and maintain order and cleanliness in the sales area. They also slice bread and cakes, top and garnish rolls, and prepare snacks or small meals.
Kaufmann/-frau - Einzelhandel
Retail salespeople sell consumer goods such as clothing, toys, food, entertainment electronics, and furnishings to end customers. They consult with customers, sell goods, and handle complaints. They also plan purchases, order goods, and receive deliveries. They label merchandise and help restock shelves and counters, as well as design salesrooms. Retail salespeople also participate in the planning and implementation of advertising and sales promotion measures. In online retail, they manage online shops, maintain product catalogs, and implement online marketing.
Metzger
Butchers assess meat quality, cut it into pieces, prepare it for sale, or process it further into meat and sausage products. For example, they cook, mince, or smoke the meat and add seasonings and preservatives depending on the recipe. In addition to sausage, they also produce delicatessen products, ready meals, and canned goods, and package the meat products. For sale, butchers prepare items such as roasts, schnitzels, or minced meat and arrange sausages, delicatessen products, and salads at the sales counter. They advise customers and sell the goods. They prepare cold and hot dishes for snack bars and party services. Depending on their work, they also slaughter animals and prepare carcasses for further processing.
Metzgereiverkäufer
Specialist food salespeople specializing in butchery sell meat and sausage products, sometimes also small meals. They advise and inform customers about the ingredients and uses of the products. They also present and package meat products, decorate displays, and ensure order and cleanliness in the sales area. They also prepare meat products and snacks and make deli salads. Specialist food salespeople specializing in butchery are a three-year recognized apprenticeship in the food trade and retail industry.