Gastronomy Apprenticeship at Volkswagen Group Services

Apply now for the start of apprenticeship in september 2024!

The training programme for gastronomy and hotel services at Volkswagen Group Services GmbH provides you with the foundation for a successful start to your career. Our exciting hospitality apprenticeship trades take you to a variety of training locations, including conference hotels, event locations (for catering jobs) and company restaurants.

Our Gastronomy Apprenticeship trades

System Catering Specialist (m/f/x) in Wolfsburg

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Kitchen Specialist (m/f/x) in Braunschweig

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System Catering Specialist (m/f/x) | Apprenticeship

As a specialist in system catering (m/f/x), you will combine practical service skills with business knowledge within the predefined catering concept. Your training here will focus on food selection, quality, service and cost control.

Why work with us?

During your apprenticeship at Volkswagen Group Services, you will become familiar with a variety of work assignments and locations. You will extensively get to know our company restaurants, the event industry (e.g. trade fairs, congresses and conferences at Forum AutoVision or Congress Park) and even the VIP areas in football stadiums.

Duration of the apprenticeship: Three years

Location: Various operational sites in Wolfsburg, Germany

Vocational school: BBS 1 Gifhorn

Is it a good fit for me?

This could be the perfect occupation for you if:

  • you are well structured and like it when processes run smoothly
  • you have a good overview and keep a well-stocked fridge at home
  • you want nothing more than to surprise your guests and make them happy
  • you like to take responsibility for complex relationships

As a specialist in system catering, I’m involved in a wide range of activities. I plan and organise events, write proposals or help out in the bistro, and I always try to bring a smile to every one of our customer’s faces.

Apprenticeship content – System Catering Specialist (m/f/x)

  1. 1

    First apprenticeship year

    On-boarding weeks together with all apprentices in the apprenticeship year.

    • What is the right way to advise and look after guests?
    • How do I go about correctly handling complaints?
    • How do I control the quality management of goods over the long term?

    These and other questions will be answered in the first apprenticeship year.

  2. 2

    Second apprenticeship year

    Preparation for the mid-term examtogether with other apprentices.

    • How do I organise a shift and action plan?
    • How do I check to ensure that hygiene regulations are being complied with?
    • What is the right way to handle industrial equipment?

    These and other questions will be answered in the second apprenticeship year..

  3. 3

    Third apprenticeship year

    Preparation for the final exam together with other apprentices.

    • What is the right way to market goods?
    • How do I order goods in line with needs?
    • How should I deal with suppliers?

    These and other questions will be answered in the third apprenticeship year.

Requirements for apprentices

You should have:

  • an outgoing personality and a pleasant manner
  • a sense of independence and responsibility
  • organisational skills and flexibility
  • interest in economics and operational management

 

Language skills:

  • basic command of English

 

School leaving qualification:

You have a good school leaving qualification or a general certificate of secondary education (Mittlere Reife / Realschulabschluss).

    Apply now for a gastronomy apprenticeship to start in 2024!

    To find out more, click here

    Kitchen Specialist (m/f/x) | Apprenticeship

    As a kitchen specialist (m/f/x), you’re the one who gets things done in the kitchen. You’re less involved with theory and numbers than you are with the art of cooking. That’s because you’re responsible for preparing, arranging and serving dishes.

    Why work with us?

    Volkswagen Group Services offers you a variety of interesting assignments during your apprenticeship as a kitchen specialist (m/f/x). For example, the main part of your apprenticeship will be conducted at a four-star conference hotel. 

    Duration of the apprenticeship: Two years
    Location: MMI Hotel in Braunschweig
    Vocational school: Johannes-Selenka-Schule Braunschweig

    Is it a good fit for me?

    This could be the perfect occupation for you if:

    • you are passionate about good food and have a fine sense of taste and flavour
    • you are good with your hands and fingers
    • you are a well organised individual

    Apprenticeship content – Kitchen Specialist (m/f/x)

    1. 1

      First apprenticeship year

      On-boarding weeks together with all apprentices in the apprenticeship year.

      As a kitchen specialist (m/f/x), you will learn, among other things:

      • to help define your role in company operations and to represent your profession and your company
      • to order various kitchen and food supplies, receive these goods, store them, and care for and maintain them
      • to work in a kitchen
      • to prepare, maintain and clean a restaurant
      • to serve restaurant guests in various ways

    2. 2

      Second apprenticeship year

      Preparation for the final exam together with other apprentices.

      As a kitchen specialist (m/f/x), you will learn, among other things:

      • to prepare and present soups and sauces
      • to prepare and present meat and fish dishes
      • to process and prepare fresh vegetables and mushrooms
      • to prepare and present desserts
    Requirements for apprentices

    You should have:

    • an outgoing personality and a pleasant manner
    • a sense of independence and responsibility
    • organisational skills and flexibility
    • a feeling for and sense of aesthetics
    • good basic maths skills

     

     School leaving qualification:

    You have a good school leaving qualification or a general certificate of secondary education (Mittlere Reife / Realschulabschluss).

      Apply now for a gastronomy apprenticeship to start in 2024!

      To find out more, click here