Bakery a kneading ground for well earned success for Jono

THE LOCAL Toodyay Bakery invariably rises to the occasion when it comes to staff training as apprentice baker Jono Yates steps up for more awards taking out the gold medal for baking in the recent World Skills competition.

He also came out on top in the WA state round for the Baking Association of Australia’s Excellence in Baking Awards for the second year in a row.

This means he will be representing WA in upcoming national competitions in the above awards, jetting across to Brisbane and Sydney in a few months.

Jono said that competing in the competitions will expose him to new areas of the baking industry as well as provide the opportunity to mentor and network with other bakers around Australia.

If he snares the nationals then international competitions may be the next step so he may have to get that passport dusted off.

Jason Marion, Toodyay Bakery owner, is more than chuffed.
“I’m excited to see what Jonathan can achieve in the future as he has a real passion for his craft.”

Adding that he doesn’t have to do much to motivate him as he sees the opportunities in the baking industry.

Baking success is clearly more than just water, yeast and self-raising flour.

As Jason said, he provides the guidance for Jono and it’s “his hard work that has got him the recognition as one of the best apprentices in Australia.”