About Us
Our Purpose: We exist to unlock opportunity.
Through structured, industry-aligned training, the Academy supports individuals who are passionate about baking and retail but need access to professional education, mentorship, and real-world experience. By investing in people, we help strengthen the future of the baking and retail industry as a whole.
Shaping the Future of Baking and Retail Excellence
The Bakery & Retail Academy is a funded training initiative dedicated to developing the next generation of skilled bakers and retail professionals.
Our mission is to equip aspiring talent with the practical skills, industry knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in modern bakery and food retail environments.
Retail & Business Skills
Training that extends beyond baking to include customer service, merchandising, stock control, and operational excellence.
Who We Serve
Aspiring bakers seeking professional training. Individuals interested in bakery and food retail careers. Employers seeking skilled, work-ready talent for communities to benefit from skills development and employment growth
What We Offer
Practical Baking Training
Hands-on instruction in core baking techniques, production standards, food safety, and quality control, guided by experienced industry professionals.
Our Vision
To build a sustainable pipeline of capable, confident, and career-ready bakers and retail professionals who contribute positively to their communities and the broader food industry.
Industry-Ready Development
A curriculum designed to prepare learners for real working environments, supporting a confident transition into employment or further professional growth.
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Retail Training
Our Retail Training programmes are designed for retail businesses and caterers looking to enhance their baking and retail expertise through hands-on training at our Academy. This is facilitated by Seasoned and experienced Bakery Product Developers with over 20 years of experience using Bake It Easy Retail Products.
We open our doors to baking excellence and retail consistency.
Program Overview
Who May Attend:
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Bakery & Retail Staff
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Restaurant & Cafe Staff
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Catering & Hospitality Staff
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Coffee Shop Staff
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Events & Catering Staff
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Team Building Events
Program Benefits:
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Re-Ignites Baking Passion
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Hands On Training
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Interactive & Engaging
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Great for Team building
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Boosts Confidence
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Boosts Staff Moral
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Shared Creativity through knowledge.
Program Duration:
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One Day
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8-3pm
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Booked in Advance
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Held at Academy
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Baked goods are taken home by attendees
Facilitators
Meet Our Bakery & Retail Training Facilitators
Garth "The Scientist"
DaSilva "The Cake Ninja"
SPAR Retail Training
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When you support Daily Knead, you’re not just buying bread, pastries, cakes, or coffee…
You’re helping fund the Bakery & Retail Academy, a training academy that equips future bakers with real skills, real confidence, and real opportunity.
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