Kelly Heldoorn on the rise at Bakers Delight

Kelly Heldoorn is one baker on the rise. At 22, Kelly's completed her apprenticeship, gone onto become the head baker at Bakers Delight Carnes Hill in NSW and now she's planning on running her own franchise.

Kelly's first baking experience was helping her grandmother prepare breads for the family, she always had enormous respect for bakers and their quest for the perfect loaf.

"I still have fond memories of baking with my Grandmother and after exploring a couple of career options following high school, I decided to come back to baking and start an apprenticeship," she said.

Kelly started her apprenticeship at Bakers Delight Liverpool in July 2003 and through hard work and natural talent, she was awarded an early completion of her five year apprenticeship.

A dedicated baker, Kelly has also earned two prestigious industry awards including the Daryl Williams Award for most outstanding apprentice, and the Ron Gillespie Award, as one of the top 20 bakers in Australia and New Zealand.

Kelly's sights are now set firmly on her future and the many career opportunities available at Bakers Delight.

"This year has been very busy, just three weeks after receiving my qualification I was promoted to production manager offering me greater responsibility and new challenges.

"I now look after a team of four bakers and I'm responsible for the training of new apprentices, as well as running the production side of things.

"Everyone at Bakers Delight has been so supportive since I began my apprenticeship, this encouragement continues.

"My next goal is to become bakery manager, which will provide me with a great foundation to one day own my own franchise," explains Kelly.

A shining example of an ambitious young woman, Kelly is making the most of the opportunities and rewards available at Bakers Delight.