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The Freyberger Butcher Shop is a artisan butcher shop run by Dirk and Sven Freyberger, now in its third generation. In addition to being World Butcher Champion , we are also two-time Bratwurst King and hold the BBQ World Champion title for the best beef. We also employ the winner of Butcher Wars Germany 2024 .
We rely on free-range farming for our products and maintain close contact with our regional farmers. Quality is our top priority, and innovative products, such as a cheese spaetzle bratwurst and a meatloaf with a kebab flavor , bring traditional craftsmanship into the modern age.
We are also committed to preserving our craft. Dirk is the first chairman of the German Meat Sommelier Association, and Sven is a member of the board of the German Butchers' Guild. Furthermore, our company is a member of the Butchers' Guild, ensuring comprehensive training.
This is what you will learn with us
- Sale/production/presentation of the finest meat and sausage products as well as delicatessen
- Handling machines and technical equipment
- Compliance with legal regulations and hygiene regulations
- Ordering system
- Customer orientation and communication
This is how you convince us:
- Enjoyment of handling food
- Willingness to learn
- Awareness of cleanliness and order
- Sense of responsibility and care
- Team spirit
- Craft and economic interest
- Creativity and resilience
This is how we convince you:
- Above-average salary
- Special payments (Christmas/vacation bonuses)
- Night surcharge
- Pluxee Card
- Discount on our products
- Mobility support (e-bike/Germany ticket)
- Free meal and drinks
- Comprehensive workwear
- Permanent position
- Support in participating in events/competitions
- Further education and training opportunities
- Proper training
- Varied and challenging activities
- System-relevant workplace
- Communication at eye level
- Flat hierarchies
Training to become a butcher (m/f/d)
What does a butcher do?
A butcher plays an important role in the food industry. During your apprenticeship, you will learn how to produce and process meat and sausage products. In the first and second years of your apprenticeship, you will, among other things, butcher carcasses, learn expert cutting, and produce sausages. You will also prepare various meat products, such asschnitzel or sausage specialties . You will also package these for sale. You will also be involved in ordering and monitoring meat quality. Apprentices work in the company and gain practical experience there. This apprenticeship is a dual program. This means that you will also attend vocational school, where you will learn additional skills. The apprenticeship lasts three years and includes an intermediate examination. You will learn the following during your apprenticeship:
- Customer-oriented work
- The production of ready-to-cook products
- Compliance with all hygiene regulations
- Safety and health protection
- Sustainability and environmental protection
- Digital working
- Implementation of food regulations
- Quality assurance measures
- Dealing with information and communication technology
- Preparing workflows
- Organization of the training company
- vocational training
- Goods storage and control
- Operating machines and equipment
- Production of cured meats
- Production of minced meat
- Production of cooked, scalded and raw sausage
- Boning, chopping and trimming meat
- Smoking
Apprenticeships and careers in the butchery
An apprenticeship in a butcher's shop offers a variety of opportunities to learn the different professions in this exciting trade. This includes training to become a specialist sales person in the food trade . A secondary school certificate is sufficient for training in both apprenticeships. While you are in production during your training to become a butcher, the specialist sales people work at the sales counter. They also advise customers and prepare delicatessen products. Party service also plays a big role for specialist sales people , as does the preparation of cold and hot dishes. Hygiene is an essential aspect of both apprenticeships. Depending on the business, there are a varying number of meat products and sausage specialties that you will get to know during your training. As well as delicatessen and salads, you will also be responsible for packaging products. So it's not like running a snack bar. You can find out more about training to become a specialist sales person in the food trade here .
Butchers and meat cutters produce a variety of products at their training facility. The production of meat and sausage specialties is their top priority. High-quality meat and the quality of the products are the principles of this trade. Butchers, for example, produce ready-made meals and canned goods, and you'll learn all about seasonings and preservatives. The preparation and processing of raw materials also plays an important role. In addition to sausage, butchers also produce special cuts for the barbecue season. These are very high-quality steaks . Of course, classics likeschnitzel and minced meat are also part of the menu.
Butcher training | available apprenticeships
How much does a butcher earn (training salary)?
What a butcher earns during their apprenticeship varies depending on the region and butcher shop. However, you'll definitely earn the most in your third year of training. Your gross monthly salary increases with each year of training. €1,050, €1,150, or €1,250 are average figures. With us, you'll earn significantly more. Learn all about it here .
Further training in the food trade
After your apprenticeship, other exciting butcher careers are open to you. After your apprenticeship, you can either move into sales and complete additional training (we also offer this without formal training) or obtain other qualifications and certificates. These advanced training options await you:
- Master
- technician
- Studies
- sommelier
- Grill master
- Asador
- Cutter
- Nutrition coach
Application in the butcher trade
Are you already interested in becoming a butcher? The career path is very diverse, and you have a wide range of opportunities. Our trainers are waiting for you. Apply directly to us. You don't have to do anything else; just fill out our online form, and we'll get back to you shortly.
