THIRD time’s a charm as local bakers cheer on an apprentice as he represents Queensland.
David Hasler, the apprentice baker at Jaspers on Weyba, went to Sydney recently to compete for the Top Apprentice Baker in Australia in the 2016 L.A. Judge Memorial Award, an award his bosses have both competed in.
Owner and baker Jeff Kimm won the award in 1977 and went on to become a judge in the competition during a 10-year stint at the Bread Research Institute of Australia, and his wife and fellow owner and baker Marcia represented Victoria in 1984.
“Even though David didn’t bring home this award, he provided some very tough competition for the Victorian apprentice who did,” Jeff said.
Jeff said he firmly believed David had the ability to become a major part of the baking industry in years to come.
“For David to be selected over and above Queensland’s other apprentice bakers is just an outstanding achievement,” Marcia said.
“We are the only bakery or cafe in Australia that has three people who have contested this award and our bakery products – particularly the sourdough – reflects that.”
