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Bake Skills Australia

Promoting Excellence in the Baking Industry

Bake Skills Australia is a program and competition dedicated to promoting quality, training, and professionalism in the baking industry. This initiative has been a cornerstone of the industry for over 30 years, fostering a platform where young talent can thrive and showcase their skills.

The primary aim of Bake Skills Australia is to foster excellence in baking by providing a structured environment for young apprentices and newly qualified pastry chefs and bakers to compete. The program emphasizes the importance of high standards, innovative techniques, and professional development within the industry.

Bake Skills Australia hosts annual competitions that are often held at Fine Food Australia. These events are divided into several categories, including the Bake Skills Australia National Pastry Chef Championship and the Bake Skills Australia National Baking Championships. Participants compete in various baking categories, demonstrating their proficiency and creativity.

Winners of state-level competitions advance to the National Championship Final, which serves as the pinnacle of the program. The National Championship Final is a highly anticipated events that showcases the best of young baking talent in Australia and is held at the Fine Food Expo.

The competition is supported by various industry sponsors and partners, reflecting the collaborative effort to maintain and elevate the standards of the baking profession. This support ensures the continuity and growth of the program, benefiting participants and the industry as a whole.

Bake Skills Australia has been instrumental in shaping the future of the baking industry. Through its competitions and training programs, it offers young bakers and pastry chefs the opportunity to hone their skills, gain recognition, and contribute to the industry's advancement. The program's longstanding presence and commitment to excellence continue to inspire and elevate the baking community.

Bake Skills Australia 2024

A massive congratulations to our Bake Skills Australia 2024 winners, who will be enjoying their upcoming trip to the 2025 IBA, in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Your Bake Skills Australia 2024 Winners

Bread Baker- Ryan Wu
Eat Canolli, Preston, VIC

Bake Skills Australia 2024 Gallery

Pastry Cook- Imogen Fearon
Cerin Pasticceria, Woolloongabba, QLD

How it works

  • From the entry applications, the steering committee will select the finalists.
    This process may involve a selection “bake off” for a state or region depending on the number of applicants received

  • The winners of the bake off will be invited to take up one of the
    “finalist positions” available for pastry cooks at the Bake Skills National Championship finals

  • Finalists will journey to Melbourne to compete at the Bake Skills National finals, held live at the Fine Foods show in Melbourne this September.

Competition Details

The Competition Production Schedules are likely to include products from the following areas.

Pastry Chefs

  • Puff and/or Choux pastry products.

  • Decorated special occasion cakes

  • Chocolate entremets

  • Gourmet pies

  • Specialty pastry

  • Baked cheesecakes

Bakers

  • Sourdoughs

  • Plaited loaves

  • Croissants

  • Baguettes

  • Bread models

  • Pretzels

  • Pastry Chefs will compete on September 8th and 9th with a preparation day on September 7th. Accommodation will be provided for three nights, together with airfares where applicable.

  • Bakers will compete on September 10th and 11th with a preparation day on September 9th. Accommodation will be provided for three nights, together with airfares where applicable.

  • Full competition production schedules will be communicated to you once entries close.

Join the many apprentices who have won the right to wear the Green Blazer and a trip overseas to further their knowledge in the baking industry!

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