Apprenticeship as a butcher (m/f/x)
Do you enjoy working hard, are you interested in food and quality and are you looking for an apprenticeship with a secure future? Then an apprenticeship as a butcher is just right for you. During your apprenticeship as a butcher at PENNY, you will learn how to process sausages and meat professionally and how to refine and present high-quality products. You will work with modern production methods, pay attention to the highest hygiene and quality standards and be an important part of the daily supply of fresh food to our customers.
PENNY Austria is a modern food discounter with over 300 stores and around 2,900 employees and is part of the international REWE Group, one of Europe's leading retail groups. At PENNY, the focus is on a combination of freshness, quality and attractive prices.
Tasks and topics in the apprenticeship to become a butcher (m/f/x)
During your apprenticeship as a butcher, you will gain a comprehensive insight into the processing of meat and sausage products. You will learn how to handle food, machines and tools responsibly and develop a good sense of quality, freshness and sustainability. The apprenticeship combines traditional craftsmanship with a great deal of expertise in modern food production and offers you practical training with a future.
You will encounter these topics as an apprentice:
- Meat processing: cutting, slicing and portioning meat for the sales counter
- Sausage and specialty production: production of sausages, marinades and delicatessen products
- Quality & hygiene: compliance with hygiene regulations, special regulations and quality controls
- Machines & technology: working with modern production and packaging systems
- Specialist knowledge: origin and characteristics of different meat parts per animal and their processing
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Requirements and qualification for an apprenticeship as a butcher (m/f/x)
Are you wondering what qualifications you need for an apprenticeship as a butcher? Above all, manual skills, a sense of responsibility and an interest in food are important. You work carefully, are physically resilient and enjoy working with food.
What you bring with you:
- A positive compulsory school leaving certificate
- Interest in food and manual work
- Careful and hygiene-conscious way of working
- Reliability, team spirit and willingness to learn
- Motivation and enthusiasm
With these prerequisites, you have the ideal basis for a successful apprenticeship in the food trade.
Course and duration of the apprenticeship
The butcher apprenticeship lasts 3 years. It combines practical training in our store and meat processing department with theoretical lessons at vocational school. During your apprenticeship, you will be introduced to all activities step by step and supervised by experienced trainers.
This is what you will learn in our company:
- Practical work in meat and sausage production
- Working with modern machines and production processes
- Compliance with hygiene, safety and quality standards
- Independent work in a team
At vocational school, you will deepen your knowledge in the following areas, among others:
- Meat and product knowledge
- Food hygiene and quality management
- Nutrition and sustainability
- Occupational safety
- Economics
With this well-founded apprenticeship, you will acquire a recognized qualification for your future career in the food sector. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will officially be a qualified meat seller.
Apprenticeship salary and earnings
During your apprenticeship as a butcher, you will receive an attractive apprentice salary above the collective agreement. During your apprenticeship, you can expect the following gross salary:
- Year of apprenticeship: € 1.270,-
- Year of apprenticeship: € 1.350,-
- Year of apprenticeship: € 1.580,-
You also benefit from attractive benefits such as
- Payment for the B driving license
- Discounts on purchases
- Bonuses of up to € 1,850 for very good performance
You can also look forward to:
- Personal apprentice support
- Support programs
- Apprenticeship with Matura
- Possibility of an internship abroad
- PENNY Apprentice Academy
- Welcome event
- A secure job in a large trading company
Further training and training opportunities
As a trained meat salesperson, many paths are open to you. You can start directly in the company or develop your professional skills. PENNY will support you along the way to develop your individual strengths.
Do you want to start your career with a practical apprenticeship and learn a crisis-proof profession? Then apply now for an apprenticeship as a butcher at PENNY! Start your career in a strong team with clear development opportunities and real prospects for the future.
FAQ
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As an apprentice, you will take on a variety of practical tasks related to meat processing. These include cutting, slicing and portioning meat, producing sausages and specialties and working with modern machines. You will also pay attention to hygiene, quality and the professional presentation of products.
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PENNY trains to take over. If you perform well, you have a very good chance of getting a job as a specialist and therefore a wide range of career opportunities at PENNY. If you want, with the goal of a management position!
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Apprenticeships as a butcher are offered at various PENNY supermarkets in Austria. You are sure to find a suitable store for you on our job board.
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You will receive in-depth training, personal support, regular feedback, targeted exam preparation and support from experienced trainers.
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Compensation increases with each year of apprenticeship. It starts at € 1,270 in the first year of the apprenticeship and is therefore significantly higher than the collective agreement. You will also benefit from many other attractive benefits.
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After your apprenticeship, you can develop your professional skills, take on responsibility or aspire to a management position - there are many paths open to you.