Working Student (Werkstudent*in) - Food Robotics Operations (f/m/d)

Our Mission

At Circus, we’re redefining food with autonomous kitchens powered by robotics and AI. From culinary creation to production and operations, everything runs on seamlessly integrated automation.

We’re rolling out our robotic kitchen systems across Germany, together with leading retail and food partners. To make it happen, we’re building a hands-on team to drive local execution and ensure operational excellence. Join us as we bring autonomous food production from vision to reality.

About the Role

In this position, you will work on-site and play a key role in the daily operation of our robotic kitchen systems.
You will combine responsibility for hygiene and food safety, basic technical and operational support, and active promotion of a new food concept in front of customers. This role is ideal for students who enjoy hands-on work, customer interaction, and being close to innovative technology.

Your Daily Business

• Ensure cleanliness and food safety in line with HACCP standards
• Support daily system operation and follow defined on-site and remote instructions
• Communicate with internal teams, including structured incident reporting
• Actively approach customers, explain the product and concept, and encourage trial
• Represent Circus professionally on-site and collect customer feedback

Base Qualifications

• Enrolled student
• Fluent German (mandatory) and English
• High sense of responsibility for hygiene, quality, and safety
• Confident, proactive, and comfortable engaging with customers
• Reliable, structured, and able to follow technical instructions precisely
• Availability for 15–20 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, food service, retail, or promotion
• Interest in food tech, robotics, or operational environments

Our Offer

• Practical Learning: Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of food, robotics, and operations.

• Development Opportunities: Learn from cross-functional experts and take part in in-house training.

• Team Culture: Join a collaborative, hands-on team that values ownership, learning, and making things happen together.

• Future Opportunities: High-performing students may have the chance to transition into full-time roles after graduation.