A lack of qualified workers is putting business continuity at risk. bakery. Succession will largely depend on the ability of new generations to value and project this craft as the profession of the future. So it is … The members of Valencia’s Bakery and Pastry Chefs Union believe they have gathered nearly 20 young employees to learn first-hand about their needs, concerns and proposals to promote the sector as traditional and at the same time essential.
The conference highlighted common concerns affecting the entire industry, including the lack of labor and qualified professionals to ensure the continuation of artisan bakeries and pastries. According to the guild, this reality is Many traditional workshops remainBecause the average age of experts in this field is between 50 and 60 years old.
Juanjo Roussel, president of the union organization, stressed the need to invest in training and labor as an essential pillar: “Bakery is a noble profession with great tradition, but it also has the capacity for innovation.”
“The government needs to commit to regulated training and have the belief.” training program A professional and dignified profession. Only in this way can we ensure generational change and keep the artisan bread culture alive,” he added.
Javier Villaplana, owner of Horno La Esmeralda, emphasized the importance of communicating a positive vision for the sector. “We have 17 people working in our company, 12 of whom are under 30. We have to show young people all that is good about this job. Its value, creativity and stability” he pointed out.
Similarly, Lidia Garrido, owner of Don Pas Artesans, praised the “militant, young and enterprising spirit of the new bakeries” and appealed to the public. joint and several liability Strengthen regulation of the sector to ensure continuity of trade. “It is in our hands to change the image of this profession to ensure its future,” he said.
With this conference, the Valencian Bread and Pastry Chef Guild wanted to reaffirm its commitment to the promotion of young talents and the defense of artisanal bread and pastry making as an important sector of Valencia’s gastronomic culture. “This meeting marks another step towards developing a joint strategy that promotes social valuation of training, employment and trade, and ensures the continuation and evolution of trade in the future,” they said.
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