- Representing all baking and chef patisserie trainees -

 

"The Weston Milling trainee of the Year competition 2008 has commenced this year, representing all baking and chef patisserie trainess. The competition assists trainees to further develop their baking skills, and encourage future trainees to pursue their baking careers.

There has been a huge amount of public interest in the competition, and 79 entrants were recieved from around the country. The winner of this unique competition will own the title of the " Weston Milling trainee of the Year 2008," and will no doubtfully bring a tremendous amount of experience into their current workplace/bakery or tertiary institution. The prizes, totalling up to the value of $14,500 include, mentioning from industry experts for a year, a scholarship, hands on experience in all three Weston Milling mills and 2 well established bakeries. Travel, industry recognition, mass media coverage, trade show appearances, and a two night accommodation and dinner package for two.

And the Winning baker is............

CHRIS MARTIN  - From Ten O'Clock Cookie Time in Masterton

Chris, a 22year old apprentice and baker at the Ten O'clock Cookie Time bakery in Masterton enjoys baking as he enjoys the satisfaction he gains from knowing that people have had a pleasant experience in eating his food. He wishes to be a leader in the industry or become a part of a sales team within the baking field. 

We wish Chris all the very best in his pursue of his career, and encourage all other trainees to take part in this competition next year.

 

 

 

The bake-off itself was held at the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Christchurch 26-28th August 2008, at the Baking Industry Association of New Zealands Annual conference. Representation from the industry at the conference was pleasing as was the interest to the trainee competition.

 

New Zealands top 10 trainees demonstrated their skills and baking knowlege in the live bake-off where they had to produce four products; a deposited bread loaf, 3 fruit pies with a lattus finish, one finished baked product using a Weston Milling XL product and a cake decorated in the Weston Milling theme. There were pleasing results, and all contestants showed true baking talent.

Congratulations to all the trainess that took part at the Bake-off. There was a huge amount of talent shown and tremendous support was recieved from the industry.

So why would you send your apprentice to enter into this competition? This is HUGE! The bakery from whom this special individual is found will be receiving a unique plaque to display in store, will have tremendous amounts of public and industry awareness and will gain invaluable experience to pass on to their bakery/business.

Make sure you keep an eye out for the competition entry form for next year, or spread the word if you know someone who might be up for the challenge.

Weston Milling Trainee of the Year Competition 2008 - Our MC

Representing Weston Milling, Marnie Oberer has kindly accepted to be apart of this competiton. She was present at the conference, and led the LIVE bake-off.  - Thanks Marnie!

Marnie is known to New Zealand as a competitive marathoner, and a very well-known TV presenter. Although she is a qualified dietician, Marnie has decided to focus on representing New Zealand at several marathons for the past 7 years. A natural athlete, Marnie has achieved many milestones in the world of marathons and has represented New Zealand in Italy, London and the Gold Coast at some of the most prestigious athletic events. Her major achievement was placing third at the Gold Coat marathon in 2003. Since then, she has dedicated her heart and soul in training for the hope of one day qualifying for the London Olympics in 2012.

Many of us may know Marnie as the TV presenter for the Eating Well series of TV commercials, which link in with Foodtown and Woolworths. She has also presented in a NZ Health Documentary called "Health Hazard", as well as having lead roles in TV Commercials for NZ and overseas.

Marnie has a passion for health foods, and although she does not practice as a dietitian, she still has strong interest in nutrition and is particularly attracted to quick, healthy meals and snacks. Maintaining high energy levels and a healthy body under demanding training schedules means optimum nutrition is essential to Marnie. Marnie is a strong believer in the power of the mind to our health, happiness and performance.

 

 

 

 

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