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Career in Food Services

We make the difference

with team spirit & culinary passion.

For us at Dussmann, the food services team stands for craftsmanship and passion. And that requires people – people like you!  


Welcome to our culinary world, where food awakens emotions and creates a sense of wellbeing. Welcome to a place where a passion for cooking and the joy of being a host come together. Welcome to a world filled with variety and creative minds that will inspire you. 

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Our culinary world becomes yours.

We offer a wide range of jobs in the food services team, including providing food services and catering for: 

  • Daycare centers 
  • Schools 
  • Patients 
  • Employees 
  • Senior citizens
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Are you interested in one of our jobs in food services?

Then check out our jobs and apply now! At Dussmann, you'll find the right job in food services all throughout Germany – from the North Sea to the Alps. 

Dussmann Food services division in figures

~ 84000
guests per day
+ 1 bn
cooked grains of rice each year
~ 1  m
eggs processed each year

What is it like to be part of the #Dussmannschaft team?

Let's ask our employees from the food services team first-hand: 

Variety of career opportunities

For over 14 years, I have been passionately involved in the multifaceted world of food services at Dussmann. For me, the variety of career opportunities at Dussmann is special; it has enabled me to work in many areas and build up a extensive range of knowledge right from the start.
Sarahsenior project manager
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Think big

It all started with my training as a cook at Dussmann in 2001. Twenty-two years later, I am the head of food services for the Eastern region. With pride and a smile, the saying fits well here: ...from dishwasher to head of food services for the region.
Patrickhead of food services division
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Creativity & sustainability go hand in hand

A passion for genuine craftsmanship and the evident passion of our employees distinguish the culinary experience for our guests. Creativity and the sustainable use of products are a matter of course for us.
Berndhead of food services
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Dussmann moves with the times

Digitalization is the backbone of communal catering; it helps to make employees’ work easier when they are cooking and enhances hospitality without burdening them with unnecessary tools.
Svensenior project manager, Food services division

Top 3 frequently asked questions

You can advance your career at Dussmann, starting out from kitchen assistant to training as a cook through to company restaurant manager. The opportunities for earning qualifications in the food services field are therefore very diverse.

To provide you with the best possible further training, we have our own campus, which is specially designed for continuing training and education. In addition, we regularly offer culinary workshops where you can develop your skills on specific topics. 

Quite a lot. As good food is the basis for wellbeing and performance, we at Dussmann put a high priority on selected organic and Fairtrade products. We also focus on seasonal food in order to save resources. But that's not all – have a look at the other measures we take: 

  • We rely on our own Planet!Based nutrition concept, which is based on the Planetary Health Diet. 
  • We take care to avoid food waste and reduce packaging and also have cooperations with providers of reusable products. 
  • We use fish and fish products from predominantly MSC and ASC-certified sources. 
  • We calculate the CO2 footprint of our food and products. 

Whether it's the joint development of a new dish or a suggestion for a new ordering concept – you can contribute your creative ideas at our innovation round table. Your superiors and colleagues are always open to new ideas. We also have our own Food Service Innovation Lab within the company, which accepts, develops, and implements creative ideas.

In addition, we offer various digital communication platforms and workshops where creative interaction and sharing are expressly desired and encouraged.

Dussmann as an employer

Team spirit, training opportunities and security – Dussmann has a lot to offer as an employer. Find out more about us. 

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Job search

Whether you prefer to sit at a desk or work directly with our customers, at Dussmann, you'll find the job that’s right for you! 

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Help & tips for applicants

Still have questions about the job or application process? No problem, we have all the answers you need. 

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