This Ausbildung will train you in the art and science of baking, covering a wide range of baked goods.
What You Will Learn:
- Preparing doughs, batters, and fillings
- Operating baking equipment (ovens, mixers, etc.)
- Baking bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods
- Decorating and finishing baked products
- Understanding ingredients and their properties
- Following recipes and formulas
- Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards
- Working in a team environment
- Inventory management and ordering supplies
Why Choose This Path?
This Ausbildung prepares you for stable careers in Germany’s baking industry, with skills applicable to traditional bakeries, cafes, and food production facilities. Baking is a respected craft in Germany, with a long tradition.
🎓 Required school certificate: High school/Secondary school diploma
🇩🇪 German language requirement: B2 or higher level
🗓️ Duration of training: 3 years
| Year of Training | Salary (gross) |
|---|---|
| 1st year of training | 790-1,000 Euros |
| 2nd year of training | 875-1,150 Euros |
| 3rd year of training | 950-1,300 Euros |
| Starting Salary | 2,000-2,200 Euros |
🕙 Working hours: Approximately 40 hours a week
- Overnight shifts for morning fresh goods
- Weekend/holiday rotations for event orders
What does a baker do in Ausbildung?
- Dough development blends for sourdough and pastries
- Baking science including oven operations and proofing
- Piping and basic decoration techniques
- Inventory rotation systems
- Food safety compliance
- Oven and equipment maintenance
- Ingredient preparation
- Flour and grain varieties