Employees of baking and related industries have a wide range of skills, experience and ability.
Some come from families where baking is a traditional family occupation, others work part-time in bakeries before deciding to do an apprenticeship, while others may only come to baking or a related industry later in life or through another career path altogether. Some people develop an interest in baking and enter the industry as a way of exploring this. Most people who remain working in baking or related industries are passionate about the craft and really enjoy what they do.