Housekeeper
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Overview
What are you doing as part of your training to become a housekeeper at the University of Kassel?
In this profession, providing domestic services for people involves much more than just “cooking and cleaning.” In addition to preparing varied and healthy meals, you’ll also learn how to design a meal plan that takes into account nutritional, business, and seasonal considerations. Added to this is the management of an entire large-scale household: in addition to kitchen work, the service area, food purchasing, proper food storage, and planning for needs and costs are all important.
In addition, the design and maintenance of spaces are part of this training program. This includes not only the housekeeping facilities but also the seminar house, which we manage and maintain. The facility’s own linens are professionally laundered on-site. In our daily operations, we always take into account factors such as cost-effectiveness, quality, hygiene, and environmental protection.
At the University of Kassel, the program focuses on rural agricultural home economics. This includes not only working in the vegetable garden but, above all, processing the harvested produce for storage and direct marketing.
At a Glance
How does the training program work?
This career is a good fit for you if ...
- Ironing, doing the dishes, and cooking don't bother you.
- You’re not afraid of physical contact.
- You enjoy making other people happy.
Here are the benefits for you
Salary based on the collective bargaining agreement (TVA-L)
30 days of vacation
Regular working hours
Affordable membership in university sports programs
Free public transportation throughout the state of Hesse
Free professional development and language courses
Super affordable sports & fitness (starting at €2.50/month)
Meals at student prices, library, cafés
University education
Good chances of being hired after graduation
Secure career prospects in the public sector
Frequently Asked Questions About Training
To apply for an apprenticeship with us, you must have at least a secondary school diploma at the time the apprenticeship begins. You should also have at least satisfactory grades in German and mathematics.
A monthly training allowance is paid in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Trainees in the State of Hesse (TVA-H BBiG). This currently amounts to
- 1,356.85 EUR in the first year of training
- 1,481.43 EUR in the second year of training
- 1,461.51 EUR in the third year of training
The workweek is 40 hours. Regular working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. During peak periods, these hours may vary slightly, and weekend work is also possible. In such cases, compensatory days off are offered promptly.
After completing their three-year training program, home economists have excellent career prospects. Continued employment following the training—typically on a fixed-term basis—is provided for.
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Contact
| Name, Forename | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Mittelstraß, Katharina Domäne Frankenhausen: Ausbildungsleitung Hauswirtschafter:in | Telephone +49 561 804-1414 |