Hospitality · EBA
Meat Industry Assistant EBA
Basic meat processing tasks.
About this profession
Basic meat processing tasks. Over 2 years you learn this profession in a host company, at the vocational school and in inter-company courses. At the end you receive a nationally recognised Federal VET Certificate (EBA).
Day-to-day responsibilities
- ›Cut and process meat portions
- ›Arrange and pack products attractively
- ›Serve and advise customers
- ›Maintain hygiene standards in meat processing
Skills you'll need
A typical week as an apprentice
Host company
3 days/week — you learn the trade hands-on alongside experienced professionals.
Vocational school
1–2 days/week — general education plus job-specific theory.
Inter-company courses (üK)
Several blocks per year — practise core techniques together with other apprentices.
Where you'll work
Restaurants, hotels, catering — varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Entry requirements
- Completed compulsory school. The EBA is a strong fit for hands-on learners; close support during the apprenticeship is built in.
- A 'Schnupperlehre' (1–5 day taster) is the best way to find out if the profession suits you.
What you earn at the end
Federal VET Certificate (EBA) — a recognised qualification with a clear path to bridge into a 3-year EFZ apprenticeship (often shortened).
Apprentice wage
Typical monthly gross wage (CHF). Actual wages vary by sector and region.
Year 1
CHF 600 – 800/ Mt.
Year 2
CHF 800 – 1’100/ Mt.
Future-readiness
Score 3/5Our take
Demand for processed meat remains stable; automation requires adaptability, but secures basic jobs and encourages specialization and development.
Sources
Early contract endings in this field
Across Hospitality apprenticeships, roughly 35–45% of contracts are ended early, compared with about 23% nationally. Most of those apprentices continue their training elsewhere.
Further education & career
- Butcher EFZ (shortened apprenticeship)
- Federal VET Diploma (e.g., Agro-Technician)
- Specializations (e.g., sausage production)
- Vocational Baccalaureate and University of Applied Sciences
Learn more
Official sources and further information about this profession.