The baking and cooking programme is designed to equip participants with practical, market-ready food preparation skills that can be used for employment or small business development.  The programme combines baking and cooking fundamentals with food safety and cost-effective production methods, ensuring participants are prepaed for real-world food environments. ​​

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Training is hands-on and delivered in a simulated commercial setting where participants learn consistency, quality control, and efficiency. The programme also prepares learners for advanced opportunities within our future social enterprise, Boxed Bakery.

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What Participants Learn

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• Food safety, hygiene, and basic compliance principles. 

• Baking fundamentals including breads, pastries, cookies, and confectionery.

• Cooking techniques for nutritious, scalable meals. 

• Menu planning and ingredient costing. 

• Bulk cooking and production methods. 

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Outcomes and Opportunities

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Graduates of the programme are equipped to:

• Gain employment in bakeries, restaurants, hotels, or catering businesses. 

• Start home-based baking or food businesses. 

• Supply baked goods or meals to local markets, schools, and events. 

• Progress into advanced training and apprenticeships through Boxed Bakery starting 2026.