- Location
- Düsseldorf North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Breuninger offers a full-time chef apprenticeship in Düsseldorf, where the apprentice learns kitchen operations, ingredient handling, cooking techniques, food hygiene and storage, and menu and workflow planning. The role includes practical kitchen training and a personal tablet for learning and work.
Role & Responsibilities
- Learn the breadth of Breuninger’s food-service operations and develop professional kitchen skills.
- Handle a wide range of quality ingredients, including fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, and dairy products.
- Prepare different dishes using modern kitchen equipment and techniques, and learn cooking methods such as boiling, baking, braising and poaching.
- Learn food quality, hygiene and proper storage standards, and work with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Gain experience in planning and organizing work processes and menu offerings, from preparation through to the finished dish.
- Use a personal tablet provided during the apprenticeship for learning and work.
Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for food and good cuisine, with an interest in working with quality ingredients.
- Manual dexterity, creativity, and a good sense of smell and taste.
- Ability to stay organized and work carefully and reliably in a busy kitchen.
- Team spirit and an open manner with other people.
- A strong commitment to quality and hygiene.
- Successfully completed schooling or nearing completion.
Skills
Education
Successfully completed schooling or nearing completion.
Workplace
This position is based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Benefits
Attractive apprenticeship pay; occupational pension; voluntary social benefits including holiday and Christmas pay; 36 days of annual leave; 30% employee discount, also available to a partner and including dining and hairdressing; additional annual leave from the fifth year; subsidy for an Urban Sports membership; training and leadership programmes; potential to continue employment at various Breuninger locations; supported social assignments at various institutions; and, after employment continuation, the option to lease a bicycle or e-bike through salary conversion. A personal tablet is provided during the apprenticeship.
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