A chat about trends
Well kneadless to say I really enjoyed getting another perspective of what is going on in the field of education and our individual professions. My own digging and research showed a few emerging trends in the baking field which oddly enough didn't really focus on the product being made, it had a real focus on the bakers themselves, specifically soft skills and mental health. The Mental health of many food service workers has been long neglected as many of these typically jobs lack benefits or do not provide enough income for workers to afford their own. Fair pay and health benefits have become a major topic of discussion for the food service industry, particularly in restaurants. Substance abuse and depression are 2 of the most prevalent topics that are now being addressed in this massive industry. Below is a article from Menu, Canada's food service magazine with many links to resources for chefs and bakers alike that may be dealing with mental health issues. https://menuma...