Confectioner (all genders) 2027

IREKS GmbH; Ziegelhütten; Remote; EUR 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-depth confectionery training

World network exposure

Mentorship by master confectioners

Job summary

IREKS GmbH in Germany is offering a confectionery apprenticeship where you will learn to craft pastries, cakes and sweets using high-quality ingredients. You will develop innovative recipes and refine decorations, while practicing precise presentation and hygiene standards.

The 3-year program includes weekly instruction in Kronach (1st year) and daily instruction in Bamberg (2nd year); you’ll gain hands-on experience in modern bakeries and collaborate with colleagues across departments in an

Qualifications

• Creativity to design appealing pastries and sweets.
• Interest in technical processes and quality control.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities to manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Make confections, pastries, cakes, chocolates, and tarts with high quality.
• Develop new recipes and adapt existing ones with IREKS products.
• Refine pastries with decorations, glazes, and fillings.
• Present and decorate pastries to look appealing.
• Work with high-quality ingredients and learn production methods.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand the international company.
• Ensure hygiene and quality control across all products.

Skills

Creativity

Technical understanding

Organization & planning

Physical stamina

Accuracy & responsibility

Education

Good lower secondary school-leaving certificate or higher

Job description

Do you love cakes, pastries and sweet treats? As a Confectioner (all genders), you can let your creativity run free and create wonderful sweet treats – tasting is definitely encouraged!

Your Tasks

• Making confectionery products: You will learn how to make different types of pastries, cakes, chocolates, tarts and other sweet treats – always using the best ingredients and maintaining a high level of quality.


• Recipe development: You will develop new recipes or adapt existing ones to create creative and high-quality products using our products.


• Refining baked goods: You will refine pastries and other products, for example with decorations, glazes or special fillings.


• Presentation and decoration: You will add creative touches to the decoration and presentation of pastries and cakes to make the products look appealing.


• Working with high-quality ingredients: You will work with the best ingredients and learn how to create excellent baked goods and sweet treats using IREKS products.


• Teamwork: You will work closely with other departments to achieve the best possible results and gain valuable insights into how an international company works.


• Quality control: You will make sure that all products are made to the best quality and that all hygiene requirements are followed.

Duration: 3 years

Vocational College: Weekly instruction course in Kronach (1st year) / Daily instruction course in Bamberg (2nd year)

Requirements:Good lower secondary school-leaving certificate or higher

Your Profile

• Creativity


• Technical unterstanding


• Organization & planning


• Physical work


• Accurancy & responsibility

We Offer

• You will learn the craft of confectionery using modern technology in professionally equipped bakeries and receive individual support throughout your entire apprenticeship


• As part of an international network, you will gain insights into confectioneries around the world and develop new ideas together with experienced specialists


• You will have the opportunity to learn different techniques from master confectioners and bakers and expand your practical skills