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Chef/Cook Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Koch/Köchin

The training to become a Chef/Cook is a 3-year recognized vocational program in the hospitality sector, classified under industry and trade. You will learn all facets of food preparation, storage, and kitchen organization.

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What you do

  • Preparing dishes according to recipes and specifications
  • Processing and storing food under hygiene regulations
  • Organizing and cleaning the kitchen workstation
  • Calculating quantities and costs, as well as ordering goods
  • Creating and adapting menus
  • Plating dishes and preparing buffets
  • Adhering to quality standards and recipes

Requirements

  • Passion for cooking and food
  • Creativity and willingness to experiment
  • Teamwork skills and resilience, even under pressure
  • Diligence and high hygiene awareness
  • Good organizational skills and quick comprehension
  • Basic mathematical knowledge (for calculations)
  • Readiness for irregular working hours (evenings, weekends, holidays)

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Sous Chef or Head Chef
  2. 2Specialization in specific cooking styles (e.g., pastry chef, diet cook)
  3. 3Opening one's own restaurant or catering service
  4. 4Advanced training to become a Master Chef (Küchenmeister)
  5. 5Working as an instructor in gastronomy or vocational schools

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Chef/Cook Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 950 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Chef/Cook Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Chef/Cook Ausbildung?

Passion for cooking and food; Creativity and willingness to experiment; Teamwork skills and resilience, even under pressure; Diligence and high hygiene awareness.

Where can I find open Chef/Cook Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 232 open positions at 213 companies, for example at Bundeswehr Standort, CBT - Caritas- Betriebsführungsund Trägergesellschaft GmbH, and SEG Unternehmensgruppe SEG Unternehmensgruppe SEG Unternehmensgruppe.

How to apply as a Chef/Cook

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.