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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

Confectioner (Konditor/Konditorin)

Konditor / Konditorin

You make cakes, desserts, chocolates and pralines in a craft pastry shop: a 3-year training, paid from the first year, leading to the Gesellenbrief.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired
Duration3 years36 months
GermanB2required level
Pay during training€1,107 to €1,320gross / month, during the training
The occupation in 30 seconds

What a confectioner does

They choose the ingredients, calculate and weigh quantities, prepare doughs and batters, then fill, glaze and decorate the products. They also help present them in the shop, sell them and advise customers.

Prepare

Choose ingredients, weigh quantities and work doughs and batters by hand or with machines.

Decorate

Fill, glaze and decorate tarts, desserts, chocolates and pralines with care.

Sell

Present products in the shop, advise customers and help with selling.

This occupation is for you if…

  • you are dexterous and have a sense of aesthetics
  • you like weighing, measuring and following a precise recipe
  • you enjoy decorating and creating beautiful cakes
  • you are fine with lifting heavy loads

Less suitable if…

  • you dislike precision and following instructions
  • you cannot stand for long periods in a bakehouse
  • you refuse to apply hygiene rules strictly

Advantages

  • Paid from the 1st year
  • Gesellenbrief recognised across Germany
  • Creative work with visible results
  • Jobs in pastry shops, cafés, hotels, industry

Difficulties

  • Physical work, often on your feet
  • Precision and hygiene needed at all times
  • Time pressure to meet deadlines
  • Trade German takes effort at first
Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

Start in the workshopRead the day's plan, weigh the ingredients and set up the workbench.
Doughs and battersMake a puff or shortcrust pastry and a batter for the cake bases.
Baking and creamsBake the bases, then prepare the creams and fillings that will go with them.
Filling and glazingAssemble the desserts, apply the glaze or icing and check the look of each piece.
Decoration and displayDecorate pieces with chocolate or marzipan and arrange them in the display counter.
Cleaning and hygieneClean the workshop, put equipment away and follow food hygiene rules.

Technical skills

Doughs and battersCreams and fillingsChocolate, marzipan, pralinesDesigning showpiecesFood hygiene and safetyCalculating quantities and costs

Personal qualities

PrecisionSense of aestheticsSense of responsibilityDexterityTeam spirit
The training

How the Ausbildung works, year by year

In Germany you learn by working: this is the “dual system”. You are an employee of a company and a student at a vocational school (Berufsschule) at the same time.

3 to 4 days a week at the company
1–2 days school
Year 1

The basics

≈ €1,107gross / month
  • Hygiene, safety, products
  • Puff, shortcrust, yeast doughs
  • Batters, creams and fillings
Year 2

The technique

≈ €1,211gross / month
  • Cakes, desserts and showpieces
  • Marzipan, chocolate, pralines
  • Intermediate exam
Year 3

Independence

≈ €1,320gross / month
  • Confectionery, ice cream, light dishes
  • Costing, advice and selling
  • Final exam (Gesellenprüfung)

Gross monthly pay during the training. Source: BIBB 2025, moyenne nationale. These are averages: they vary by region, sector and collective agreement.

Exams and qualification
An intermediate exam (Zwischenprüfung) takes place before the end of the 2nd year: 2 practical tasks (4 hours at most) and a written paper of at most 150 minutes. The final Gesellenprüfung has a practical part (12 hours at most) with one main task, a 3-tier celebration cake or a showpiece (50%), and 2 shorter tasks (25% each), then a written paper covering 4 areas. You obtain the Gesellenbrief from the Chamber of Crafts (HWK).
Requirements and prospects

Applying, then moving on

What you need to apply

Education levelBaccalaureate level is required.
German levelThe required level is B2. Good technical vocabulary for the trade is a real plus.
Physical fitnessBERUFENET highlights manual dexterity, a sense of aesthetics and good physical fitness, for example for lifting heavy baking trays.
Documents to prepare
  • CV and cover letter in German
  • Translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts
  • German B2 level certificate

Where it can lead

Straight awayQualified confectionerJobs in pastry shops, café-pâtisseries, bakeries, hotels or restaurants.
With experienceSpecialised confectionerWork as a hotel pastry cook or in product development in the food industry.
Longer termMaster confectioner (Meister)Take the Konditormeister or an Industriemeister (industrial master), lead the workshop.
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From German A1 to the first day of training in Germany

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  1. 1. Check my eligibility (Campus Germany)
    The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.
  2. 2. Talk to an advisor (Campus Germany)
    Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.
  3. 3. Learn German, from A1 to B2 (DZK)
    Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
  4. 4. Prepare the application file (Campus Germany)
    CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.
  5. 5. Find the company and sign the training contract (AZUFA)
    We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.
  6. 6. Prepare the visa and paperwork (Campus Germany)
    Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.
  7. 7. Prepare your departure and settling in (KAGEDEV e.V.)
    Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.
  8. 8. First day of training in Germany (AZUFA)
    You arrive prepared and supported, with a team that has known you since day one.
  1. 1

    Check my eligibility

    The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  2. 2

    Talk to an advisor

    Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  3. 3

    Learn German, from A1 to B2

    Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.

    DZKRun by DZK · Douala: DZK centre. Elsewhere: partners
  4. 4

    Prepare the application file

    CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  5. 5

    Find the company and sign the training contract

    We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.

    AZUFARun by AZUFA · It is always us
  6. 6

    Prepare the visa and paperwork

    Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  7. 7

    Prepare your departure and settling in

    Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.

    KAGEDEV e.V.Run by KAGEDEV e.V.
  8. 8

    First day of training in Germany

    You arrive prepared and supported, with a team that has known you since day one.

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Frequently asked questions

You may be wondering…

What German level is required?
Level B2 is required. You do not need perfect German, but you must be able to follow lessons and understand safety instructions.
How long does the training last?
36 months, i.e. 3 years.
Am I paid during the training?
Yes. You receive a monthly pay throughout the training, and it generally increases each year.
Where can I take the eligibility test?
Online on our website, or directly at our Douala office.
Where can I learn German?
In Douala, at our language centre DZK. Elsewhere, at our partner language centres: call us to find the nearest one.
What is a confectioner's Gesellenbrief?
It is the Chamber of Crafts (HWK) qualification obtained after the final exam. It certifies that you are a qualified confectioner in Germany.
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