1,600 employees in 18 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond. #LI-DNI ENG
Do you want to become a chef and are looking for an apprenticeship that offers more than just the typical day-to-day kitchen routine? Then start your apprenticeship at DINER 72 with ELA.
Together with our kitchen team, you’ll prepare fresh dishes every day and get to know the various facets of modern gastronomy—from varied lunch menus to event catering and fine dining.
Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to meeting you!

Your future role

How to prepare fresh dishes and menus

How to properly prepare and handle ingredients

Modern cooking techniques

How to creatively plate and present dishes

How to help design menus for events

Insights into fine dining and event catering

How to reliably apply hygiene and quality standards

What you bring to the team

Secondary school leaving certificate or university entrance qualification

Passion for cooking

Creativity

Ability to work in a team and under pressure

Hygiene awareness

Sense of responsibility

ELA Container specialises in container-based rooms and buildings to rent or buy in any chosen size and with custom fittings. With 60,000 containers, 1,600 employees and 18 sites around the world, ELA Container has become a leading provider of quality, flexible room modules in Germany. Today, ELA Container is a partner to a wide range of industries, ranging from the construction industry to retail and gastronomy. With its quality, innovation and passion, ELA Container is continually opening up new markets and industries and is winning more and more people round to the effectiveness of mobile ELA room containers.

A second-generation family company

Number of employees: 1,400+ employees across 24 locations worldwide.
Sectors: Mobile Room Solutions (Containerized offices, living quarters, schools, and workshops), Construction, Offshore Energy, Industry, and Events.
Preferred educational level: Vocational training (Apprenticeship/MBO) for technical and trade roles; Bachelor’s degree (HBO/Dual Degree) for management, IT, and engineering positions.
Preferred education: Industrial Clerk, IT/Business Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, Sales/Marketing, or Logistics.
Career level: All levels, including Pupils/Interns, Apprentices, Young Professionals (Graduates), and Experienced Specialists.

Apprenticeship as a Cook 2027 (m/f/x)