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SKILLS FRAMEWORK SKILL STANDARD – BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Occupation: Head Chef (Outlet Chef / Chef de Cuisine)
Occupation Description:
The Head Chef (Outlet Chef/Chef de Cuisine) is the overall in-charge for the kitchen’s daily operations. He/she will create new dishes and menus, interview and hire new staff, create a work roster, and maintain/raise the profit margins for the employer. Additionally, he will monitor and control stock levels to ensure correct stock rotation procedures are followed, as well as liaise with the relevant companies for food orders to ensure all purchases come within budget. He will also enforce proper implementation of health and safety procedures in the kitchen.
He should possess sound decision making skills, have good organisational skills, be able to work long hours and communicate effectively to ensure a properly functioning restaurant.
Important Points to Note about this DocumentThis document is intended purely to provide general information to enable individuals, employers and training providers to be informed about the skills for career, training and education purposes. SSG provides no warranty whatsoever about the contents of this document, and does not warrant that the courses of action mentioned in this document will secure employment, promotion, or monetary benefits.
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The skills expected of the Head Chef (Outlet Chef / Chef de Cuisine) are summarised as below:
Skill Category Skill
Analytical, Conceptual and
Evaluative
1. Apply Systems Thinking in Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Business Continuity
Management
2. Manage and Implement Business Continuity Plans3. Manage Crisis Situations
Business Negotiation
4. Participate in Dispute Resolution5. Participate in Negotiations
Change Management 6. Lead Team to Implement Change
Communications 7. Identify and Establish Internal and External Stakeholder Relationships
Food and Beverage
Production8. Apply Culinary Trends and Techniques in Asian Cuisines9. Apply Principles of Culinary Science10. Apply Principles of Food Chemistry11. Apply Principles of Food Psychosociology12. Apply Principles of Gastronomy13. Demonstrate Food Regeneration Process 14. Innovate with New Culinary Ingredients 15. Interpret Culinary Nutrition16. Manage Cost and Quality Controls17. Manage Culinary Operations 18. Manage Food and Beverage Operations19. Manage Inventory Control System20. Perform Culinary Application and Techniques
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21. Plan and Develop Menus for Food Service Establishments22. Prepare Cook and Chill Dishes23. Prepare Various Types of Cuisines24. Prepare Herb and Spice Blends of Various Cuisines 25. Use Herbs and Spices in Various Cuisine Preparation and
Presentation
Food and Beverage Service 26. Understand Cuisines and Cultures of the World
Information and Results 27. Analyse Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Innovation28. Contribute to Innovation Process within Own Scope of Work
in the Business Unit29. Foster Service Innovation
Leadership 30. Lead with Service Vision
People and Relationship Management
31. Manage Cross Functional and Culturally Diverse Teams32. Optimise Workforce for Service Excellence
People Development
33. Conduct Staff Performance Assessment Process34. Develop and Motivate Team Members through Capability
Development35. Manage Training
Personal Management and
Development
36. Develop Self to Maintain Professional Competence at Managerial Level
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Planning and Implementation
37. Administer Purchasing and Receiving Procedures38. Comply with Legal Requirements39. Implement Loss/Risk Prevention40. Provide Information for Management Decision Making
Project Management 41. Implement Project Administration Processes
Risk Management
42. Facilitate Compliance with Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
43. Manage Compliance with Food and Beverage Hygiene Policies and Procedures
Site/Outlet and Equipment
Management44. Manage Site/Outlet and Equipment Maintenance
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Skill Code ES-ACE-501G-1
Skill Category Analytical, Conceptual and Evaluative
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Apply Systems Thinking in Problem Solving and Decision Making
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply systems thinking to assess organisational issues. It also includes formulating and implementing solutions to address issues typically encountered by one assuming a managerial role.
Knowledge and Analysis
The ability to understand:
Definitions of systems thinking Benefits of systems thinking Organisation from a systems perspective Situations that can affect the achievement of desired goals and
outcomes Comparison of the various system thinking tools and their application Comparison of the various systems thinking approaches and their
application to problem-solving Characteristics and application of the decision-making models Limitations of appropriate evaluation process to assess effectiveness of
chosen solutions Possible success indicators of chosen solutions
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Analyse issues that affect the achievement of desired goals and outcomes in the macro context
Apply systems thinking approaches and processes to identify the root causes of non-achievement of desired goals and outcomes and the homeostasis of the organisation
Develop an implementation plan for the chosen solutions to resolve issues that affect the achievement of desired goals and outcomes in an organisation
Assess the effectiveness of the chosen solutions using an appropriate evaluation process
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Innovation and Value Creation
The ability to:
Use systems thinking tools to formulate possible solutions to resolve issues that affect the achievement of desired goals and outcomes
Select suitable solutions using established criteria to resolve issues that affect the achievement of desired goals and outcomes
Recommend corrective actions to improve chosen solutions
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
The ability to:
Document the process of applying systems thinking in problem-solving and decision-making according to organisational guidelines and appropriate methods
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
Learning to Learn The ability to:
Engage in self-reflection to view problems from a holistic manner taking into account overall structures, patterns and cycles
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
Range of Application Definitions of systems thinking must include:
A way of helping a person to view systems from a holistic perspective that includes seeing overall structures, patterns and cycles in systems, rather than seeing only isolated events in the system
A way to identify the root causes of issues in organisations and to address them
A way of understanding that emphasises the relationships among a system's parts, rather than the parts themselves
Systems thinking approaches and their application to problem-solving must include: Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) which includes:
o Identification of outputs, attributes, criteria, measurements scales
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
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and modelso Search for and generate different alternativeso Designing interventions to various componentso Confirming system with relevant stakeholders
Total Systems Intervention (TSI) which includes:o Creativity phase: Focuses on different aspects of the organisation’s
functioningo Choice phase: Choosing a set of methodologies to suit particular
characteristics of the organisation’s situation o Implementation phase: Generating specific proposal for change
Systems design which includes:o Forecastingo Model building and simulation o Optimisation and control
Strategic Assumption Surfacing and Testing (SAST) includes:o Group formation: A large group of people split into various groupso Assumption surfacing and rating: Groups discuss and list all
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Skill Code BM-BCM-405E-1
Skill Category Business Continuity Management
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable)
N/A
Skill Manage and Implement Business Continuity Plans
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to manage and implement business continuity plans. It includes identifying business continuity team and roles and responsibilities of members, executing, reviewing and refining business continuity plans, coordinating crisis response and recovery activities, managing resource usage, as well as communicating business continuity plans to employees.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Own role in implementation of business continuity plans Composition of business continuity team Types of continuity plans Business continuity resources
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify business continuity team and relevant roles and responsibilities in consultation with relevant stakeholders to ensure organisational preparedness for business continuity management
Execute business continuity plans in accordance with recovery strategies, business continuity strategies and framework to ensure alignment of activities
Coordinate the organisation's crisis response and recovery activities in accordance with business continuity policies to ensure alignment of activities
Identify and manage synergies and conflicts in resource availability and access in consultation with relevant stakeholders to ensure optimum resource allocation
Implement procedures to communicate with and educate employees on business continuity plans to ensure organisational awareness
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Review and refine business continuity plans to enhance organisational effectiveness in business continuity management
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Demonstrate empathy and appreciation of others' views and issues when working with stakeholders to implement business continuity plans to maintain positive working relationships
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Engage in self-reflection to identify own areas for improvement in the management and implementation of business continuity plans
Improve own capability in implementing business continuity plans by subscribing to diverse learning channels and participating in review platforms with peers and supervisors to enhance workplace performance
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code BM-BCM-407E-1
Skill Category Business Continuity Management
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable)
N/A
Skill Manage Crisis Situations
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to execute crisis management plan to manage crisis situations. It also includes allocating resources, executing and documenting response and recovery activities and communicating organisational crisis management key messages to relevant stakeholders.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Operational roles and responsibilities of a manager handling a crisis
Documentation components for crisis response and recovery activities
Communication plan for managing crisis
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Allocate resources to manage response-handling in accordance with crisis management plan
Identify crisis response and recovery activities for implementation in accordance with recovery strategies and business continuity strategies to ensure alignment of activities
Document crisis response and recovery activities data in accordance with information format requirements to facilitate follow-up actions
Implement 'return-to-normal' procedures in accordance with crisis management plan to ensure alignment of activities
Communicate organisational crisis management key messages to relevant stakeholders to provide updates
Innovation and Value Creation
The ability to:
Review crisis management process to identify areas for
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It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
improvement
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Manage own emotions to maintain composure and display self-confidence and resilience when dealing with challenges in a crisis situation
Respond appropriately to emotional cues of organisation members during a crisis situation to manage negative emotional climate and provide reassurance
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Augment own knowledge on crisis management by subscribing to diverse learning channels and discussion platforms to ensure continuous learning for workplace application
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code BM-BN-402E-1
Skill Category Business Negotiation
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Participate in Dispute Resolution
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to prepare and participate in dispute resolution to reach agreeable outcomes.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types of disputes Evidence to support case Communication and conflict resolution techniques Relevant precedents Relevant legislation and regulations
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Prepare case to gather support for position Participate in dispute resolution processes to achieve desired
dispute resolution outcomes Reach dispute resolution outcomes to obtain concurrence from
both parties
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Identify opportunities to strive for negotiation outcomes to add value to the organisation and achieves a win-win outcome for both parties
Social Intelligence The ability to:
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and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
Manage self to maintain composure, self-confidence and resilience when dealing with challenges in the conflict resolution process
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Engage in self-reflection to identify areas for improvement in managing dispute resolution process
Improve own conflict resolution skills by seeking feedback from peers and supervisors to enhance own capability in managing conflicts
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Relevant legislation and regulations must include:
Billing policies Organisational human resources policies Financial regulations and policies Employment Act Industrial Relations Act Workplace Safety and Health Act Employment of Foreign Manpower Act International legislation
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Skill Code BM-BN-401E-1
Skill Category Business Negotiation
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Participate in Negotiations
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to participate in negotiations. It includes preparing alternatives and outcomes to support negotiation objectives, applying communication and conflict resolution techniques during negotiation, taking follow-up actions to close negotiation, as well as evaluating negotiation outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Components of negotiation plans Negotiation roles and responsibilities Negotiation processes and techniques Relevant precedents Relevant legislation and regulations
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Plan and prepare alternatives and outcomes for both parties in negotiations to support negotiation objectives
Apply communication and conflict resolution techniques to achieve desired negotiation outcomes
Finalise negotiation and take necessary follow-up actions to close negotiation
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned
The ability to:
Monitor and evaluate negotiation outcomes against objectives in accordance with organisational procedures to determine potential areas of improvement for future negotiations
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to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Manage self to maintain composure and self-confidence when conducting negotiations
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Study past dispute resolutions to identify best practices that may be applied to the current negotiation situation
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Relevant legislation and regulations may relate to:
Billing policies Organisational human resources policies Financial regulations and policies Employment Act Industrial Relations Act Workplace Safety and Health Act Employment of Foreign Manpower Act International legislation
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Skill Code LPM-CHG-301C-0
Skill Category Change Management
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Lead Team to Implement Change
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to implement change processes within a team. It also includes identifying opportunities for innovation and implementing changes to work practices and continuous improvements to systems and processes.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Legal and ethical considerations relating to the implementation of change and continuous improvement
Organisational policies and procedures relating to the implementation of change and continuous improvement
Relevant professional or industry codes of practice and standards relating to the implementation of change and continuous improvement
The relationship between high level strategy and changes required in the processes and operations of teams
The relationship between high level strategy and continuous improvement systems and processes at the team level
Implications and impact on employees and the organisation arising from change processes and continuous improvement systems and processes
Key concepts and importance of a learning organisation in relation to organisational change
Models and methods for managing change Theories and principles of change management
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Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Participate in the development of a learning organisation to support the development of individuals within the team and work environment
Support and model enterprising behaviours and risk taking within the team to drive desired behaviours
Prepare and communicate plan for implementation of change and reinforce intended outcomes and benefits to the team to facilitate change implementation
Assign roles and responsibilities to implement change strategies and processes
Identify systems and behaviours that may support or limit change processes and work with team members to plan for predictable consequences of change
Provide support and resources to support change activities Communicate organisational continuous improvement processes
and encourage team members to take responsibility for their participation
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse workplace performance and processes to identify opportunities for innovation, improved work practices and better use of technology
Monitor performance of teams and individuals to identify opportunities for further improvement
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Demonstrate empathy by acknowledging and addressing the feelings and perspectives of team members arising from the impact of change implementation to ensure individual needs are addressed
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Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Keep abreast of change management systems and processes by subscribing to diverse learning channels and participating in peer discussion platforms to enhance own knowledge for workplace application
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code BM-COM-301E-1
Skill Category Communications
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable)
N/A
Skill Identify and Establish Internal and External Stakeholder Relationships
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to establish and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships to support organisational objectives. It also includes identifying stakeholder groups and assessing relationships between organisation and different stakeholder groups.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Definition of stakeholders Criteria for grouping stakeholders Factors to consider when assessing stakeholder relationships Communication techniques Importance of trust in establishing stakeholder relationships Methods of building trust and addressing gaps within relationships
based on strengths and weaknesses
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify types of stakeholder groups to determine relevant parties to engage with
Assess the relationships between organisation and different stakeholder groups to support and enhance communication efforts
Assess stakeholders’ relationships with each other to determine alignment of goals
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned
The ability to:
Create networking opportunities to enhance relationships with various stakeholder groups to support organisational objectives
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to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Demonstrate social awareness to adapt to the emotional context of the social exchange to maintain stakeholder relationships
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Engage in regular self-reflection to identify ways to improve stakeholder relationships to support organisational objectives
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5009-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Apply Culinary Trends and Techniques in Asian Cuisines
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to understand contemporary culinary trends and techniques and demonstrate its applications in Asian Cuisines.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Current trends of Asian cuisines Influence of Asian cuisines on the global food industries Types of popular fusion and twist in Asian cuisines Popular ingredients used in contemporary Asian cuisines Contemporary cooking techniques adopted in Asian cuisines Factors that drive consumer behaviours of food selections on
Asian cuisines Various sources discussing global culinary trends Issues and controversies in Asian culinary trends
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify and explain current trends in Asia cuisines Curate a menu based on the current trends in Asia cuisines Explore and experiment with current/new trends in
techniques and ingredients of Asian cuisines Fusion and twist Asian cuisines
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Generate ideas to create new products Guide and educate co-workers on the current trends in Asian
cuisines with employees of the organisation in accordance
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to organisational goals.with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5005-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Apply Principles of Culinary Science
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to understand and apply the principles of food science in culinary applications, emphasising the functional and structural properties of food constituents and their behaviours during food preparation. It also includes understanding of concepts that underpin everyday food preparation
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Chemical, physical and biological changes in foods during processing and storage
Effects of energy transfer to food on nutritional, sensory, and microbial growth
Various types of food process engineering Characteristics of existence of microbial in food Modern and industrial cooking tools, techniques and
ingredients Function of the five senses, flavour chemistry and flavour
perception Processes and science behind emulsions, foams and
colloidal suspensions
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Design and maintain food processing and storing guidelines that maintain its nutritional value, prevents microbial growth and is align with safety and hygiene guideline
Explain types of food process engineering and its current technology
Explain and use the novel ingredients such as thickening and gelling agents
Design and conduct evaluations on product's sensory and flavours and consumers’ behaviour
Conceptualise and model the steps from new product ideation, development and launch in accordance with recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Generate ideas to create new products
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Align organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure standard procedures are in place and consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application Food safety and health requirements must include:
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(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-6004-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Apply Principles of Food Chemistry
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to understand four major components in food, namely water, carbohydrates, fats and oils, and protein. It also includes the understanding of their chemical reactions, physical and functional properties of these components.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Chemical components and characteristics of each chemical component of food
Importance of each component's role to human's body and to characteristics of dishes
Sources of each food component Importance of a balanced diet and consuming right amount of
each food component Chemical reactions and changes involved in each food
component during food processing and techniques to enhance or to prevent them
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify and explain food components, its characteristics and the role it plays in nutrition and food end product
Identify several examples of sources of food components Illustrate the chemical reactions and changes of food
components during food processing Apply food chemistry theory in preparation of food in
accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Generate ideas to create new products
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enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary
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Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5010-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Apply Principles of Food Psychosociology
Skill DescriptionThe skill describes the ability to understand and apply the factors that affect the choices and expectations of consumers in their choices of food locally and globally.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Major determinants of food choices Importance of consumer choices and likes as determining
factors in business growth and sustainability Different characteristics of local and foreign customers in
choosing types of food Shifts in attitudes towards food components (e.g.
carbohydrates and fats) Common bias and misconceptions towards healthy eating Changes in eating and consumptions habits (e.g. fresh and
frozen) Changes in food quality from suppliers and producers and its
impact on consumer choices Barriers to making healthy eating choices Interventions used to change consumers' perception of food
and healthy eating
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Develop customer profiles based on factors of food choices Develop strategies to gather information and target
customers of various profiles Differentiate between factors based on their relevance to
local and foreign consumers Adjust food offering based on current perceptions and
optimistic outlook towards healthy eating and lifestyle Explain changes in current consumer trends and their
implications Manage and adapt to driving forces of consumer change Promote and suggest eating or food choice to consumers
based on their interests in accordance with organisational
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procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements.
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback Generate ideas to create new products
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectivesDeal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-4019-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Apply Principles of Gastronomy
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to understand the social, historical, and cultural forces that have affected and will continue to affect the culinary, baking and pastry professions. It also includes understanding of contemporary challenges facing food professionals in the twenty-first century and etiquettes as a social and professional discipline.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Role and importance of gastronomy in gourmet cuisine Chemical components and nutritional value of food Relationships between various senses and food Impact of evolutionary changes on our senses with relation to
food Geographical, historical, societal beliefs and cultural
influences on food and its ingredients Concept of coupling of senses to contribute to the food
experiences Interplays between foods and other offerings in the dining
course Relationships between food presentations and customers'
experiences Impact of food selections, presentations and management in
creating an excellent customer experience Roles of food in fine arts Evolution and current trends of customers' taste
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the
The ability to:
Examine food from its historical context, types of ingredients and spices, nutrition, presentation styles, and how the food interplays with other dishes in the course
Explain how food preparations and presentations contribute to its attractiveness
Substitute or enhance existing ingredients to achieve desired
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changes at work.flavours
Evaluate the different styles of food presentation to identify the presentation styles that suit the different types of food/dishes
Identify trending tastes among the customers Strategise food offerings to appeal tastefully to changing likes
and tastes of customers in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Identify areas of improvement in processes Innovate by presenting daring flavour combinations or
unusual ways of food preparation methods Experiment with various ideas and techniques to create an
excellent gastronomic experiences
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Monitor organisational compliance with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Ensure good rapport with customers and internal stakeholders
Develop and maintain relationships by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Exhibit and ensure that team members demonstrate integrity and ethical behaviour at the workplace
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Identify gaps in learning and select approach to close the learning gap and improve on quality of task assigned
Provides feedback to co-worker and/or supervisor in a considerate and constructive manner
Keep up to date on industry trends in the food and beverage sector
Identify available opportunities to learn from co-worker and/or supervisor for ownself and suggest opportunities for subordinates
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Ensure that others understand and apply the brand standards Be a role model for subordinates to adopt the brand
standards Develop standard operating procedures which ensure
consistency in work output Monitor others to ensure that consistency is maintained in
their work output
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
Study and analyse gastronomy must include: Knowledge of chemistry, nutrition, history and culture Customer preferences and tastes Use of ingredients and taste profiles to modify foods Evolution of food cultures
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5013-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Demonstrate Food Regeneration Processes
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply food regeneration processes. It also includes assembling ingredients and equipment for food regeneration processes, and cooking, chilling, plating, reheating and serving food using the regeneration processes.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types and uses of tools and equipment for regeneration cooking processes
Types, characteristics and indicators of quality of ingredients for regeneration cooking processes
Methods of chilling cooked food for the regeneration processes
Methods used for the regeneration processes Importance and methods of maintaining cooking equipment Methods of presenting and storing finished products Quality characteristics of regeneration processed dishes Common faults in regeneration processes that affect the
quality of dishes and how to prevent them
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Assemble tools and equipment for regeneration cooking processes
Measure, prepare and check the quality of ingredients for regeneration cooking processes
Prepare soups, sauces, convenience foods and casseroles for regeneration
Freeze finished products Label chilled food with contents and date Reheat cooked, chilled and plated food using various
regeneration methods and processes Plate and present finished products or store appropriately to
prolong shelf life in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Identify areas of improvement in food regeneration processes
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Monitoring organisational compliance with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Ensure good rapport with customers and internal stakeholders
Develop and maintain relationships by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Exhibit and ensure that team members demonstrate integrity and ethical behaviour at the workplace
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Identify gaps in learning and select approach to close the learning gap and improve on quality of task assigned
Provides feedback to co-worker and/or supervisor in a considerate and constructive manner
Keep up to date on industry trends in the food and beverage sector
Identify available opportunities to learn from co-worker and/or supervisor for ownself and suggest opportunities for subordinates
Ensure that others understand and apply the brand standards Be a role model for subordinates to adopt the brand
standards Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which
ensure consistency in work output Monitor others to ensure that consistency is maintained in
their work output
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5006-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Innovate with New Culinary Ingredients
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to explore and innovate with new culinary ingredients in food preparation/production. It also includes understanding the characteristics of new ingredients, the use of new ingredients as possible substitutions, adjustment of food preparation techniques and consumer acceptance.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Emerging trends of food selection and food ingredients Factors influencing consumer preferences Characteristics and sensory profile of new ingredients Appropriate preparation and cooking techniques Possible ingredient interactions and substitutions Importance of customer's expectancy over transparency of
ingredients used and food processing methods Importance of incorporating food safety and quality in writing
recipes Methods to measure consumer appreciation of new dish and
menu
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Evaluate and improvise with available ingredients to modify recipes to suit the market trends
Source and incorporate new ingredients into dishes Adjust required preparation and cooking techniques for new
dishes Forecast and assess the potential of new dishes Measure consumer acceptance of new dish or ingredients
used and revise the recipes accordingly in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Generate ideas to create new products
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/ or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5007-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Interpret Culinary Nutrition
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to understand and interpret current nutrition trends and look into its applications in the development of new dishes. It also includes understanding the impact of ingredients and methods of food preparation that afffect food nutrition and consumer trend.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Current trends and consumer perception in the field of culinary nutrition
Correlation between diet, diseases and allergies Impact of food processing on food nutrition Importance of food nutrition in changing consumer trends Impact of ingredients and preparation techniques on food
nutrition Importance of food labels of ingredients Key initiatives to promote healthy eating Choices of ingredients and processes that create a healthier
experience Uses and functions of available resources and ingredients
when creating and preparing food Methods to assess consumer appreciation of new menu
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Suggest new menu or selection which aligns with the current trend
Coach and encourage others on promoting healthier food choice to the customers
Identify ingredients and preparation techniques that does not retain food nutrition
Develop alternate ways of preparing dishes to retain food nutrition
Set strategies and direction to market new, healthier dining
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initiatives Facilitate change management in introducing new menu
options Incorporate nutrition principles combined with food science
knowledge into cuisines Innovate on suitable preparation and cooking techniques Establish measures to evaluate consumer acceptance of new
menus Identify products, ingredients and techniques that garner high
consumer support Ensure future developments progress according to findings
from consumers in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety (WSH) and Health requirements
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Generate ideas to create new products
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/or past experience to generate
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technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
Promotion of healthier food choice must include:
Healthier Choice symbol applied in supermarket and hawker centre
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5014-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Manage Cost and Quality Controls
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to standardise recipes, use yield calculations for purchase decisions, determine direct material cost and monitor product quality.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types and characteristics of costs Yield calculation concept, methodologies and application in
controlling cost and profitability Impact of standardised recipes on cost recovery and profit
margins Methods to control product quality Indicators of quality for different types of food Methods of conducting product audits Strategies to ensure facility, equipment and staff compliance
with standards
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Perform, analyse and apply periodic yield calculation for other purpose
Control and estimate cost Control product quality and safety
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/ or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) Environmental Public
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(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH
Act Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management
system (HACCP) Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary
Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5016-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Manage Culinary Operations
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to understand the principles of food services operations with emphasis on kitchen operations. It also includes operational procedures, logistics planning and overall resource management of a kitchen.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Health, safety and sanitation standards in kitchen operations Ranks, duties and roles of the kitchen Types of equipment in the kitchen Concepts of well-organised kitchen Different types of kitchen set-up and its operating and data
systems Flow of food services operations Concepts of efficient and lean operations
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Set up guidelines on personal hygiene, food and utensils storage and sanitation
Assign ranks and duties to appropriate individual and brief them on their roles and objectives
Outline food preparation and/or work stations Adjust kitchen design or layout to improve efficiency,
sanitation, and ergonomics
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Generate ideas to create new products Innovate and implement kitchen operating systems to drive
efficiency and reduce waste in accordance with
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to organisational goals.organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements
Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and
consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5015-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Manage Food and Beverage Operations
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to manage Food and Beverage (F&B) operations. It also includes applying knowledge of various food and beverage outlet concepts, planning employee schedules to match business demands, managing opening, operating and closing procedures, administering purchasing and inventory systems, interviewing, hiring and training staff and developing food and beverage operating budgets.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Various concepts of food and beverage outlets Methods and considerations in developing employee
schedules Roles and job specifications for staff positions Hiring and screening activities for job applicants Employment regulations and union agreements Opening, operating and closing shift procedures Importance of managing inventory and minimum stock levels Purchasing procedures Steps in developing budgets History of sales and expenditures Importance of managing budgeted and actual financial
transactions
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Develop and review staff schedules to ensure adequate manpower for each shift
Conduct recruitment selection and hiring in line with regulations and agreements with union
Manage opening, operating, and closing of shifts Monitor stock levels and purchasing activities and conduct
inventory audits Examine historical sales and expenditure figures Prepare budgets and related documentation Investigate variances between actual and budgeted amounts,
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determining causes and potential solutions, in accordance with organisational procedures
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for operations improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/ or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5017-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Manage Inventory Control System
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to manage an inventory control system and maintaining the quality assurance in its inventory control systems.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Different types of inventory Principles and benefits of inventory control systems Methods to implement inventory control systems Methods and importance of quality assurance in inventory
control systems Importance and methods to develop inventory control system
guidelines
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Organise storage areas according to types of inventory and needs of the organisation
Establishing goods receiving guidelines and procedures Determine minimum stock level and purchase points Managing goods issuing processes and tracking the
inventory Minimise spoilage Develop quality assurance systems in inventory systems and
guidelines Develop effective inventory control system guidelines and
ensure its compliance in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Generate ideas to create new products
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
Manage inventory control system must include:
Determine buffer stock levels, purchase points and inventory control system parameters
Differentiate goods issuing, receiving and storage needs and requirements
Ensure compliance to inventory control system guidelines Improve inventory control systems/processes/procedures
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5018-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Perform Culinary Application and Techniques
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to recognise culinary trends, possess knowledge and skills to demonstrate and apply the science behind the culinary techniques.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types and uses of cooking tools and equipment Types, purposes, characteristics and indicators of quality of
ingredients Principles and methods of low temperature cooking Methods of using sous vide cooking techniques Types and selection of sous vide bags Benefits of sous vide cooking and its use in the kitchen Indicators of doneness Methods of presenting and storing finished products Quality standards for food prepared using cook and chill and
sous vide methods Common faults in preparing food using cook and chill and
sous vide methods and how to prevent them
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Assemble cooking tools and equipment Measure, prepare and check the quality of ingredients Prepare dish using sous vide methods Operate heat circulator and water bath Record temperature Maintain cook and chill equipment Reheat chilled food using slow and fast methods Plate and present finished products or store appropriately to
prolong shelf life in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Identify areas of improvement in processes
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Monitoring organisational compliance with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Ensure good rapport with customers and internal stakeholders
Develop and maintain relationships by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Exhibit and ensure that team members demonstrate integrity and ethical behaviour at the workplace
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Identify gaps in learning and select approach to close the learning gap and improve on quality of task assigned
Provides feedback to co-worker and/or supervisor in a considerate and constructive manner
Keep up to date on industry trends in the food and beverage sector
Identify available opportunities to learn from co-worker and/or supervisor for ownself and suggest opportunities for subordinates
Ensure that others understand and apply the brand standards Be a role model for subordinates to adopt the brand
standards Develop standard operation procedures which ensure
consistency in work output Monitor others to ensure that consistency is maintained in
their work output
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
Quality characteristics of products cooked using sous vide and cook and chill methods must include:
Appearance Aroma Doneness Taste Texture
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-6002-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Plan and Develop Menus for Food Service Establishments
Skill Description
The skill describes the ability to plan and develop menus for food service establishments. It also includes reviewing existing menus, layout, design, pricing, menu item’s description and analysing sales mix and station balance.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Steps, considerations and key contributors in menu planning Principles of conducting studies on customers'
demographics, needs and wants Importance of collaborating with purchasing, warehousing
and inventory management when developing menu items Principles and importance of menu design, layout and
printing Different methods of menu classifications Methods of evaluating sales, popularity, and profitability of
menu items Importance and methods of training staff in food preparation
and serving of new menu items Food pairing with other product offerings Principles of menu engineering Waste reporting Methods to assess and analyse developed menus, based on
quality, quantity and delivery
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Conduct external assessments on the need for developing new menus, including assessing customers and their demographics with time and seasonal considerations
Conduct internal assessments, including analysing availability of organisation's equipment, space, staff for new menu items and identifying opportunities to cross-utilise ingredients to maximise menu possibilities without sourcing for new, additional ingredients
Develop or improve menus based on business, aesthetic and
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nutritional balances Review and classify new menu items, including assessing
current and new items for complements to theme and set-up of restaurant and assessing and classifying menus based on profitability, popularity and sales performance
Compare and differentiate various pricing strategies Train cooks and service staff to ensure effective
implementation of menus, in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health requirements
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for menus improvement and/or value creation to the organisation
Generate ideas to create new menus
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/ or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
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changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5008-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Prepare Cook and Chill Dishes
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to assemble ingredients and equipment, prepare food, chill and store food using the cook and chill methods. It also includes the challenges of using cook and chill methods to prepare Asian cuisines.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types and uses of tools and equipment for preparing cook and chill dishes
Types, purposes, characteristics and indicators of quality of ingredients for preparing cook and chill dishes
Methods of utilising food for institutional (large quantity) setting
Various cooking methods and processes of cook and chill methods
Appropriate chill temperatures for various products Importance of continuously transferring chilled/frozen
products between temperature-controlled areas Considerations when transporting cook and chill products Methods to regenerate cook and chill products safely Challenges when using cook and chill methods Potential taste changes when using cool and chill methods Indicators of doneness Methods of presenting and storing finished products Quality standards for food prepared using cook and chill
method Common faults in preparing food using cook and chill method
and how to prevent them
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and
The ability to:
Assemble tools and equipment for preparing cook and chill dishes
Measure, prepare and check the quality of ingredients for preparing cook and chill dishes
Assemble ingredients and equipment for cook and chill
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the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
Prepare dishes using cook and chill methods Cook and chill dishes for institutional settings or in large
quantities Chill food after preparation to required temperature using
two-stage cooling method Assess the impact of cook and chill methods on the taste of
Asian cuisine dishes by improving the taste and appropriate regenerate methods
Regenerate a variety of dishes for further uses Handle transportation of cook and chill products Plate and present finished products or store appropriately to
prolong shelf life in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety (WSH) and Health requirements
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Generate ideas to create new products
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
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one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-4013-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Prepare Various Types of Cuisines
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to prepare various types of cuisines, including Malay, Thai, Indian, Chinese, French,and Italian.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types and uses of cooking tools and equipment Types, characteristics, indicators of quality of ingredients Types of regional strains for various cuisines and influence
behind them Different uses of herbs and spices in various cuisines Types of full course meals of various cuisines and methods to
prepare them Importance of controlling cooking time and temperature at
various stages of cooking Various food restrictions and special requirements Roles of garnishes and how to prepare them Indicators of doneness Methods of presenting and storing finished products Quality characteristics of products cooked of each cuisine Common faults in preparing dishes from each cuisines that
affects its quality and how to prevent them
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Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Assemble cooking tools and equipment Measure, prepare and check the quality of ingredients Mix ingredients to achieve desired tastes of various cuisines Prepare starters/appetisers, mains and desserts of various
cuisines with various cooking methods Use herbs, spices and garnishes appropriately Use substitute products common in various regions Maintain temperature, cooking time and consistency of
various cuisines Cater to special cultural and dietary needs such as kosher,
halal, vegetarian and food allergies Maintain food at required temperature using appropriate
methods Plate and present finished products or store appropriately to
prolong shelf life in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Identify areas of improvement in mastering recipes processes
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Monitoring organisational compliance with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Ensure good rapport with customers and internal stakeholders
Develop and maintain relationships by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Exhibit and ensure that team members demonstrate integrity and ethical behaviour at the workplace
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Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Identify gaps in learning and select approach to close the learning gap and improve on quality of task assigned
Provides feedback to co-worker and/or supervisor in a considerate and constructive manner
Keep up to date on industry trends in the food and beverage sector
Identify available opportunities to learn from co-worker and/or supervisor for ownself and suggest opportunities for subordinates
Ensure that others understand and apply the brand standards Be a role model for subordinates to adopt the brand
standards Develop standard operation procedures which ensure
consistency in work output Monitor others to ensure that consistency is maintained in
their work output
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-4028-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
Skill Prepare Herb and Spice Blends of Various Cuisines
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to use herbs and spices and prepare their blends for various cuisine preparations such as Western, Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Thai.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types and uses of tools and equipment for preparing herb and spice blends
Types, characteristics, indicators of quality of ingredients for preparing herb and spice blends
Purpose, characteristics and use of herbs and spices in various cuisines
Various methods to prepare herbs and spice blends Indicator of doneness Methods of presenting and storing finished products Quality standards of the various products Common faults in grilling food and how to prevent them
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Assemble tools and equipment for preparing herb and spice blends
Measure, prepare and check the quality of ingredients for preparing herb and spice blends
Prepare herbs and spice blends using various methods Stir fry herbs and spice blends or paste where necessary Use the spice and herb blends for preparation of dishes or
store appropriately to prolong shelf life in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health requirements
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business
The ability to:
Identify areas of improvement in processes
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values that are aligned to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Monitoring organisational compliance with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Ensure good rapport with customers and internal stakeholders
Develop and maintain relationships by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Exhibit and ensure that team members demonstrate integrity and ethical behaviour at the workplace
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Identify gaps in learning and select approach to close the learning gap and improve on quality of task assigned
Provides feedback to co-worker and/or supervisor in a considerate and constructive manner
Keep up to date on industry trends in the food and beverage sector
Identify available opportunities to learn from co-worker and/or supervisor for own self and suggest opportunities for subordinates
Ensure that others understand and apply the brand standards Be a role model for subordinates to adopt the brand
standards Develop SOPs which ensure consistency in work output Monitor others to ensure that consistency is maintained in
their work output
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBP-5012-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
Skill Use Herbs and Spices in various Cuisine Preparation and Presentation
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to prepare and use herbs and spices for various cuisine preparation and presentation. It also includes preparing mire poix and dish using selected recipe, preparing bouquet garnish and dish using selected recipe, preparing dish with different herbs and spices using selected recipe, preparing herbs and spices for garnishing and finishing dishes.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types and uses of tools and equipment Types, characteristics, indicators of quality of ingredients Methods of selecting fresh herbs and spices Purpose, characteristics and use of herbs and spices in
various cuisines Various methods to prepare herbs and spices Appropriate garnish and its impact to final product Impact of herbs and spices on preparation and presentation
of various dishes Differences between dishes with different amount of
dominant herbs and/or spices Quality standards of the various spices, herbs, garnishes and
final dishes Common faults in herb and spice dishes and garnishes, and
how to prevent them
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the
The ability to:
Assemble tools and equipment Measure, prepare and check the quality of ingredients Use wet and dry grinders and blender in the preparation of
Indian herb and spice blends Inspect, by looking, smelling and touching to select fresh and
high quality herbs and spices Prepare herbs and spice blends using various methods Use herbs and spice blends for garnish
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changes at work. Prepare dominant herbs and/or flavours and use it for various
dishes
in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health requirements
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Generate ideas to create new products
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Align organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/ or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Update constantly learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and
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consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-FBS-5007-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
Culture and Cuisine
Skill Understand Cuisines and Cultures of the World
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to prepare and present food selects according to diverse world cultures. It also includes the role of food within different societies and eating customs.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Influences of geographical settings and environment on food selection
Influences of history and regions on food selection Types of meals in various countries Different timings for breakfast, lunch and dinner in various
countries Role of food in human lives Role of food in special occasions across the cultures
(weddings, festivals, funerals, etc.) Restriction of food in certain cultures Manner of eating in various cultures Different perceptions of edible foods and manner of eating in
various cultures
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Explain several examples of geographical and historical influences to food selection
Identify several cultures' eating timings Match venues, ambience, decoration settings and culinary
equipment in accordance with the types of food selection, culture, and nature of celebrations
Create food selections or buffet spreads in accordance with the nature of the events and customers’' profiles
Present food according to the correpsonding cultures and eating manners, and in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health requirements
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Generate ideas to create new products
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Align organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/ or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Update constantly learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code SVCF-IR-401C-1
Skill Category Information and Results
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable)
N/A
Skill Analyse Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to analyse customer data to improve the organisation’s level of service quality and customer satisfaction. It also includes analysing service quality and customer satisfaction results and implementing improvement plans to close gaps.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Components of service quality and customer satisfaction framework Sources of service quality and customer satisfaction data Types of service performance gaps Methods to analyse service quality and customer satisfaction data Methods for communicating findings and results to relevant
stakeholders Methods to close service performance gaps
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Analyse service challenges to ascertain patterns that may impact service quality and customer satisfaction
Analyse service quality and customer satisfaction data against organisation benchmarks and industry standards to ascertain service performance gaps
Implement improvement plans to close service performance gaps
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Review customer data from multiple sources to identify root causes of service performance gaps and areas for service enhancements
Conduct process or job re-design to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Communicate findings and results to relevant stakeholders Seek management’s endorsement on plans to improve service quality
and customer satisfaction
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Build staff’s capability to deliver service in accordance with organisation’s service standards through a diverse range of formal and informal learning platforms
Engage in industry networks and platforms that will enhance own understanding and analysis of customer satisfaction
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Service quality measurements must include:
Service response time Customer retention rate, volume of repeat orders Service recovery rate and turnaround time Mystery audits
SERVQUAL dimensions that should include: Tangibles Reliability Responsiveness Assurance Empathy
Customer satisfaction measurements must include: Customer satisfaction levels – number and/or frequency of customer
complaints and/or compliments, intensity (subjective) of customer complaints
Customer equity Customer assets Perceived quality Perceived reliability Extent of customer needs fulfilled
A service quality and customer satisfaction framework must include: Service quality and customer satisfaction measurements Data collection methods Benchmarks to assess service quality and customer satisfaction
through methods such as: o Internal benchmarking: comparing one function with that of another
functiono Competitive benchmarking: comparing with competitors who are
considered best in class or world classo Functional benchmarking: comparing processes to companies with
similar processes (could be outside the organisation’s industry)o Generic benchmarking: finding organisations with “best in class” (or
“world class” if applicable) processes from which lessons could be learned and translated into the organisation
Frequency of monitoring service quality and customer satisfaction such as: Monthly Quarterly Half yearly
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Source of service quality data must include: Mystery audits Customer relationship management systems
Sources of customer satisfaction data must include indices such as the CSISG (Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore).
Service performance gaps must include: Gaps in customer expectations and actual product or service delivered Gaps in expected service and actual service delivered Customer service delivery deficiencies at particular organisation sites
or within particular groups
Types of service performance gaps must include: Quality gaps Productivity gaps Delivery gaps Differences between customer expectations and perceptions of service
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Skill Code BM-IM-301E-1
Skill Category Innovation
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable)
N/A
Skill Contribute to Innovation Process within own Scope of Work in the Business Unit
Skill Description
This skills describes the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and improved work practices within own scope of work. It also includes collaborating with stakeholders, pilot testing of ideas and supporting implementation of innovation initiatives.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Broad concepts of innovation Steps in innovation process Behaviours that support innovation Individual role in contributing to innovation culture
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Present ideas to relevant stakeholders for feedback to improve ideas and develop possible variations
Assist in pilot testing and prototyping to determine effectiveness of innovation initiatives within a business unit
Support implementation of innovation initiatives in a business unit in accordance with innovation strategies to meet organisational requirements
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse work systems and processes to identify opportunities for innovation and improved work practices within own scope of work
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Demonstrate empathy and appreciation of others' views and issues when working on innovation initiatives to maintain positive working relationships
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Collaborate with others to identify, discuss and develop effective ways of working
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code SVCF-SI-401C-1
Skill Category Innovation
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Foster Service Innovation
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to promote and foster a service innovation culture in the organisation. It also includes leading a team to generate service innovation ideas, facilitating its implementation and evaluating the success of implemented service innovation ideas.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Methods to promote the service innovation culture Organisational work practices and procedures that support service
innovation Characteristics of a leader Resources required for implementation of service innovation ideas Methods to evaluate the success of implemented service innovation
ideas
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Promote a service innovation culture within the organisation Identify resources required for implementation of service innovation
ideas Develop a business case for service innovation ideas generated Oversee the implementation of service innovation ideas
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Lead team in generating service innovation ideas which are in line with the organisation’s evaluation criteria
Evaluate success of implemented service innovation ideas to ascertain its effectiveness
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Seek management’s endorsement on business case to implement service innovation ideas
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Review past service innovation ideas from organisation’s database to lead the team in generating new ideas
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Methods to promote the service innovation culture must include:
Encouraging a service innovation mind-set amongst staff Communicating importance and need for service innovation Establishing working conditions that encourage the application of service
innovation Promoting the benefits of service innovation which includes:
o Winning new customerso Customer retentiono Greater customer satisfactiono Strengthening the service culture of the organisationo Improving efficiency o Improved business results from implemented service innovation
ideas
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Resources required for implementation of service innovation ideas must include: Machinery or infrastructure required to implement phases of
development, testing and launching Types of patents and IP rights IT solutions Manpower Budget
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Skill Code SVCF-LS-401C-1
Skill Category Leadership
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Lead with Service Vision
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to lead a team to deliver service excellence that is in line with the organisation’s customer-focused strategy. It includes promoting a customer-centric environment and analysing the team’s performance to identify areas of improvement.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Characteristics of a leader Roles and responsibilities of a leader in operationalizing the
organisation’s vision, mission and values Methods to operationalise the organisation’s vision, mission and
values within the team Techniques to promote a customer centric environment Methods to influence service team to achieve service excellence Methods to analyse the performance of team
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Promote a customer-centric environment to influence team to achieve service excellence
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned
The ability to:
Analyse performance of team to identify follow-up actions for improvement
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to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Engage in self-reflection to review one’s effectiveness as a leader in operationalising the organisation’s vision, mission and values
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Methods to operationalise the organisation’s vision, mission and values includes:
Translating the organisation’s vision, mission and values into an agreed set of behaviours aligning performance standards of the team to the organisation’s vision, mission and service standards
integrating the behavioural and performance expectations of the team in the performance review of team members adhering to organisation’s operational guidelines which may include:
o Standard operating procedureso Policies o Processeso Service blueprints
Using service design tools to translate the organisation’s vision, mission and values into the desired customer experience
A customer-centric environment is one where there is strong desire for the team to provide value-added, positive customer experiences that lead to sustained competitive advantage in both the short-term and long-term for organisational success.
Characteristics of an influencing leader includes:
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Managing change and ambiguity with confidence Initiating collaboration amongst teams Providing feedback on areas of improvement Respecting diversity amongst the team Keeping abreast of new developments that are relevant to the
role Showing pride in the organisation, its products or services Making efficient and effective use of all available resources
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Skill Code ES-IP-501G-1
Skill Category People and Relationship Management
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable)
N/A
Skill Manage Cross Functional and Culturally Diverse Teams
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to manage workplace diversity and manage a diverse work team to achieve an organisation’s goals. It also includes creating a positive work environment for diverse teams and establishing effective communication systems and strategies in communication and conflict resolution.
Knowledge and Analysis
The ability to understand:
Types of diversity markers and their implications in a work team Characteristics of major cultural dimensions Common cultural diversity issues at the workplace Team management strategies Designing common goals and objectives Maximizing team effectiveness and synergy Ways in which diversity issues affect interpersonal relationships Components of a communication system to facilitate communication
among members of a diverse work team Application of social competence in the context of diversity Impact of cultural taboos on the effectiveness of a diverse work team Strategies to convey negative news or performance to members of
diverse cultures
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
Application and Adaptation
The ability to:
Examine the differences among the background of members in a diverse work team and their implications on maximizing team effectiveness and synergy to achieve common goals and objectives
Establish a system to facilitate communication among members within a diverse work team by applying effective communication techniques and social competence
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
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Innovation and Value Creation
The ability to:
Assess diversity issues that have implications on a work team working towards common goals and objectivesIt refers to the ability to
generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
The ability to:
Align diverse work teams towards common goals and objectives Establish a positive work culture in a diverse work team Moderate diverse perspectives and opinions across team members
from different disciplines and cultures
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
Learning to Learn The ability to:
Appreciate and empathise with the diverse needs, thoughts and feelings of team members in achieving desired outcomes
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code SVCF-PP-401C-1
Skill CategoryPeople and Relationship Management
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable)
N/A
Skill Optimise Workforce for Service Excellence
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to develop a manpower resource plan and optimise the use of the workforce in a service environment through the use of job-re-design. This includes evaluating the team’s performance and communicating manpower plans and changes to the team.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Components of manpower resource plan Methods to forecast manpower needs requirements Criteria to evaluate team performance Steps in conducting job re-design Methods of communicating manpower plans and changes
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Forecast manpower required to meet service operations plan Establish criteria to evaluate team’s performance Monitor team’s performance to ascertain the effectiveness of job
re-design
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Gather feedback to evaluate team’s performance and areas of improvement for team’s performance
Optimise productivity and employee motivation through job re-design
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Communicate manpower plans and changes to team Solicit feedback from team on job re-design
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Keep abreast of new methods of working by studying best practices to ascertain its suitability for implementation with a view to enhancing productivity
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
A manpower resource plan sets out the manpower required for the organisation to successfully execute its service operations plan.
Forecasting manpower need to meet service operations plan includes identifying:
Job roles and responsibilities Organisational service standards, which may include:
o Customer satisfactiono Customer complaint volumeo Waiting timeo Service recovery rateo Service turnaround time
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o Order processing timeo Order-to-receipt cycle
Training needs to equip team with the required skills and competencies to carry out the job roles
A service operations plan may be defined as a roadmap for an organisation that charts out the key organisational functions and resources which are required in order to meet, or exceed, the expectations of customers.
Criteria to evaluate performance include:
Service standards Major accomplishments Personal strengths and weaknesses Review performance objectives Long-term career goals within the organisation Job performance improvements Attitude towards colleagues, customers and job responsibilities Dependability Quality of work Team involvement Customer service
Job re-design refers to the restructuring of the tasks, roles and responsibilities of a specific job to enhance productivity and employee motivation.
Conducting job re-design must include:
Analysing the current tasks, roles and responsibilities assigned to the job and the job competencies required
Identifying ways to enhance the productivity of the job. Examples include:
o Re-allocating tasks and duties within the teamo Identifying new responsibilities o Re-designing processes which may result in a change
in the tasks required to perform the jobo Tapping on technology
Identifying the competencies and profile required to perform the enhanced job role and the strategies to close the gap between the current and re-designed job role. Examples include:
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o Training and re-skilling o Hiring new staff with the requisite competencies and
profile
Communicating manpower plans and changes to team must include:
Conducting team meetings to share the changes in job scope Explaining the rationale behind manpower changes Reinforcing how manpower changes will help the organisation
achieve service excellence
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Skill Code FSS-PDV-5003-1.1
Skill Category People Development
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
Skill Conduct Staff Performance Assessment Process
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to prepare and conduct performance appraisals, develop personal development plans and manage performance outcomes.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Procedures for reviewing staff performance against staff development plans and performance evidences
Guidelines for communicating performance review results with staff
Analyses of feedback from relevant stakeholders Performance gaps and the advantages of addressing them Significance of proposing improvements to performance Usage and review of performance appraisal tools Compliance with code of ethics when conducting staff
performance appraisals Guidelines for, and importance of, setting goals and
milestones for career development Ways to reward staff effectively Guidelines for corrective actions against poor performing staff
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Review staff performance criteria against performance evidences, in accordance with organisational guidelines
Analyse feedback gathered to determine if relevant performance criteria are met and make assessment decisions in accordance with organisational guidelines
Use performance appraisal tools to conduct performance appraisals, in accordance with organisational guidelines
Link staff performance to staff development plans, in accordance with organisational guidelines
Communicate performance achievements and gaps to staff, in accordance with organisational guidelines
Develop personal development plans to set goals and milestones for career development, in accordance with organisational guidelines
Manage performance outcomes to provide rewards, take corrective actions against poor performance or address performance gaps, in accordance with organisational
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guidelines
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Propose improvements to identified performance gaps, in accordance with organisational guidelines
Provide feedback to encourage staff development, in accordance with organisational guidelines
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Comply with code of ethics when conducting staff performance appraisals and assessment decisions, in accordance with organisational guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Engage in self-reflection to review effectiveness of processes for conducting staff performance assessment
Update own learning in staff performance assessment processes by subscribing to diverse learning channels and gathering feedback from relevant stakeholders
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code LPM-DEV-301C-0
Skill Category People Management
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Develop and Motivate Team Members through Capability Development
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to identify and address skill development needs of team members to enhance team capability. It also includes motivating team members’ independence on capability development.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Legal and ethical considerations relating to the identification of individual capability development requirements
Organisational policies and procedures relating to employee capability development
Relevant professional or industry codes of practice and standards relating to management of capability development as a team leader
Communication channels relevant for disseminating information regarding capability development
Market trends and developments on new and emerging skill requirements, and learning and development
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Review team and organisational business plans to identify new and emerging skill requirements
Communicate expectations of team performance and work with team members to identify current and future skill requirements
Translate team members’ skill requirements into learning and development plans to facilitate training and development implementation
Identify learning and development opportunities to support the development of team member skills
Encourage and support team members to identify, develop and share their skills and experiences to improve their capabilities and performance and enhance team effectiveness
Innovation and Value Creation
The ability to:
Review effectiveness of the team’s capability development
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It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
approach to identify areas for improvement
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Demonstrate empathy by understanding performance lapse of team members and encouraging them to learn from mistakes to improve future performance
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Engage in regular self-reflection to identify own areas for improvement in motivating team learning
Improve own ability to motivate team learning by subscribing to diverse learning channels and participating in peer discussion platforms to enhance workplace performance
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code FSS-PDV-5002-1.1
Skill Category People Development
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable) N/A
Skill Manage Training
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to manage training. It also includes conducting training needs assessments, developing training plans, implementing training plans and evaluating training effectiveness.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Importance of training-needs assessments prior to developing training plans
Different objectives of training Adult learning principles and individual learning styles Methods to measure training effectiveness Five levels of evaluation and relevant tools Importance of short-term and long-term evaluation of
trainings Various training delivery options along with their advantages
and disadvantages Training facilitation and coaching techniques Strategies for meeting training objectives
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Conduct training needs analysis to identify skills, knowledge and attitudes required for business
Develop training plans for relevant departments and create learning and development visions
Analyse and select appropriate training strategies Source and coordinate resources to implement training Capture and track training evaluation results Coach others to develop their facilitation skills Assess skills, knowledge and attitude of trainees
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to
N/A
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generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/ or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill
N/A
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Skill Code LPM-PER-401C-0
Skill Category Leadership
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Develop Self to Maintain Professional Competence at Managerial Level
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to communicate effectively and influence decision making as a manager of team leaders. It also includes demonstrating commitment to self- development.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Legal and ethical considerations relating to organisational communication and decision making
Organisational policies and procedures relating to organisational communication and development of professional competence
The relationship between high level strategy and the development and implementation of business plans and processes at department level
Types of decision making models, methods and techniques Implications and impact of communication processes on
stakeholders Implications and impact of own leadership style and capability
on employees and the organisation
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Use appropriate methods of communication to delegate responsibilities and duties to team leaders
Seek feedback from team leaders to enhance team cohesion and ensure common understanding of goals and requirements
Model effective communication techniques and behaviours to demonstrate organisational values and ethics
Contribute to the development of implementation plans to support strategic priorities and facilitate decision making process to garner support for the implementation plans
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Address barriers to communication to improve collaboration and effectiveness when working with team leaders
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Influence team leaders to pursue actions to support the achievement of the organisation’s strategic priorities
Recognise own emotional states, their causes and effects on one's communication with others to maintain positive interpersonal relationships
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Identify areas for improvement and training to maintain currency of knowledge and skills through self-assessment and evaluation on current and future requirements of own work role
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code FSS-PNI-5001-1.1
Skill Category Planning and Implementation
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Administer Purchasing and Receiving Procedures
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to administer purchasing and receiving procedures. It also includes implementing purchasing and receiving procedures.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Food management process flows and the inter-dependence of steps
Key processes in purchasing and receiving activities Considerations when planning purchasing activities Purpose and importance of establishing standard purchasing
and receiving procedures and guidelines Methods to develop purchasing specifications Methods and factors to consider when sourcing and
appointing new vendors Methods to develop supplier management systems Importance of maintaining good relationships with vendors Purchasing documentations, their functions and importance
of maintaining them
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Develop purchasing and receiving plans Establish purchasing specifications, procedures and
guidelines Evaluate purchasing procedures and guidelines periodically Assess product quality based on purchasing specifications
and procedures Source, appoint and manage vendors Create systems for supplier management Complete and maintain required procurement documentation,
in accordance with organisational procedures
Innovation and Value The ability to:
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Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/ or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application
(where applicable)
N/A
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Skill Code FSS-PNI-5002-1.1
Skill Category Planning and Implementation
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
Standards and Guidelines
Skill Comply with Legal Requirements
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply the knowledge and skills to ensure compliance with legal requirements when running a business operation. It also includes liaising with regulatory agencies, acquiring licences and permits and complying with legislative requirements.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Importance of liaising with regulatory agencies Methods to contact various regulatory agencies Analysis of impact of existing and new legislation on business Types of licences and permits required Importance of acquiring licences and permits in meeting risk
and compliance requirements, and keeping them up-to-date Procedures to complete and submit documentation for
licences and permits Specific regulations relevant to work roles and operations in
meeting risk and compliance requirements Methods of research for applicable regulations Application of regulations in work operations Guidelines for handling guest personal data Importance of complying and monitoring compliance with
regulations Importance of keeping updated on changes to relevant
legislative requirements Relevant government regulatory bodies and their acts and
regulations Relevant licencing and permits requirements
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Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Apply regulations relevant to business operations Liaise with regulatory agencies Acquire licences and permits in line with regulatory
procedures Monitor compliance with regulations Maintain up-to-date documentations for certifications in
accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health requirements.
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analysis potential key area (technical/business related) for process improvement/value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques and drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Ensure compliance with legislative requirements Build and develop relationships with internal stakeholders Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust,
respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organizational objectives
Deal with ethical/professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation’s current practice/guideline
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Attempt to apply learning from other areas of work Coach others to overcome constrains at work Keep up to date on legislative requirements in the industry
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code HAS-PNI-4002-1.1
Skill Category Planning and Implementation
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Implement Loss/Risk Prevention
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to plan, implement and comply with loss/risk prevention policies and procedures. It also includes reviewing the effectiveness of loss/risk prevention policies and procedures.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Loss/risk preventive policies and procedures National Environment Authority (NEA) regulations and
guidelines Guidelines for receiving and storing products Empowerment in delegation of responsibilities for loss/risk
prevention
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Plan loss/risk preventive policies and procedures Implement loss/risk preventive policies and procedures Comply with loss/risk preventive policies and procedures Review effectiveness of loss/risk preventive policies and
procedures
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned
N/A
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to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Reflect on implementation of alternative measures for loss/risk prevention
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code BM-SPI-401E-1
Skill Category Planning and Implementation
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Provide Information for Management Decision Making
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to provide information to management to facilitate decision-making. It also includes identifying and analysing information, updating management on issues requiring decision-making and making recommendations to facilitate decision-making.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types of management decisions Sources of information Relevant stakeholders affected by management decisions
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify information needed for management decision-making to facilitate decision-making process
Find and analyse necessary information to seek management inputs
Determine relevant measures to monitor outcomes of management decisions
Update and inform management on business issues that require management decisions to seek management’s direction
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned
The ability to:
Substantiate and make recommendations on business issues to management to facilitate decision-making
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to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Acknowledge management's views and focus to influence management in their decision making to attain the intended objective
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Improve own capability in information gathering and analysis by subscribing to diverse learning channels to enhance workplace performance
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code BM-PM-307E-1
Skill Category Project Management
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Implement Project Administration Processes
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to implement project administration processes. It includes planning and coordinating project administration, coordinating project closure and documentation, as well as providing inputs to refine project administration policies and procedures to ensure process effectiveness.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Project administration templates Maintenance of project information Relevant stakeholders
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Plan project administration to ensure smooth project implementation
Coordinate project administration in accordance with project administration policies and procedures to ensure smooth project implementation
Coordinate project closure to ensure proper archive of project documentation
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned
The ability to:
Provide inputs on areas of improvement for the project administration policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness of project administration processes
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to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Demonstrate empathy and appreciation of others’ views and issues when implementing project administration processes to maintain positive working relationships
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Engage in self-reflection to identify areas for improvement in implementing project administration processes to enhance future performance
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code BM-RM-301E-1
Skill Category Risk Management
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Facilitate Compliance with Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to facilitate organisation’s compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. It also includes communicating compliance requirements, assessing and integrating organisational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and preparing follow-up reports.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Legislative and regulatory requirements for the relevant industry and operating environment
Objectives of legislative and regulatory compliance
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the organisation in accordance to organisational strategies and objectives to facilitate compliance management
Communicate key legislative and regulatory requirements and related management systems to relevant stakeholders to facilitate legislative compliance
Assess internal and regulatory organisations’ policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Identify and document possible areas of non-compliance in business activities in accordance with information format requirements to facilitate follow-up action
Assist in the integration of procedures to ensure adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements in daily scope of work
Prepare management report for follow-up action
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Assist in the review of adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements in accordance with organisational guidelines and policies to identify areas for improvement
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Apply ethical code of practice in the review of organisational compliance to ensure adherence to legislation and regulatory requirements
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Keep abreast of the latest legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the organisation by subscribing to various information channels to ensure currency of knowledge and organisational compliance
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Legislative and regulatory requirements may be existing or forthcoming and must include:
Post incorporation Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) regulatory requirements, which must include:o Organisation secretaryo Annual general meetingo Financial year endo Annual returno Directors' reporto Registration number
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Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) filing requirements, which must include:o Timeline for filing requirementso Estimated chargeable incomeo Tax return filingo Audited or unaudited accounts
Accountants Act Business Registration Act Companies Act Companies Act Reform Personal Data Protection Act Workplace Safety and Health Act Employment Act
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Skill Code FSS-WSH-4002-1.1
Skill Category Risk Management
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
Quality and Hygiene standards
Skill Manage Compliance with Food and Beverage Hygiene Policies and Procedures
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to manage compliance with Food and Beverage hygiene policies and procedures. It also includes establishing and implementing food and beverage hygiene policies and procedures, establishing monitoring systems, and addressing non-compliance issues.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Requirements of National Environmental Agency licenses for food production
Importance of meeting the licensing requirements Handling and storing requirements of various types of food
and beverages Biological, chemical and physical hazards in food handling
processes Importance of developing food and beverage hygiene
procedures Critical control points, limits and control measures Staff communication and training strategies Equipment maintenance plans Importance and uses of signs and labels for food safety Methods of conducting audits Audit principles, procedures and techniques
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Adhere to, and plan, equipment set-up and maintenance, according to maintenance requirements
Conduct analysis of operations to identify potential hazards or points of non-compliance
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Develop schedules and tracking mechanisms to ensure activities are carried out
Establish in-house audit process Reduce non-compliance cases Ensure eventual compliance to policies and procedures,
including disciplining staff for non-compliance, in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health requirements
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for compliance improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Aligning organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/ or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand
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Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Skill Code FSS-SEM-5001-1.1
Skill CategorySite/Outlet and Equipment Management
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
Skill Manage Site/Outlet and Equipment Maintenance
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to manage site and/or outlet and equipment maintenance. It also includes developing site and/or outlet maintenance plans, purchasing and/or leasing equipment, developing equipment maintenance plans, managing servicing contracts, evaluating site and/or outlet and equipment maintenance plans, and managing environmental programmes.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Methods of maintenance planning and its pros and cons Manufacturer's guidelines, timelines and specifications Factors impacting equipment needs (i.e. expansion,
automation, equipment life cycle) Procedures for buying or leasing equipment Methods to develop maintenance schedules Servicing contracts and its common components Maintenance records Environment friendly programmes and its importance towards
business in long-term
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Develop maintenance planning based on business plan, industry and technology trends, and current and future equipment standards
Review manufacturers' maintenance specifications and expected end-of-life cycle
Manage site/outlet equipment maintenance and service providers
Maintain maintenance records Study maintenance records and make adjustment to
maintenance plans when necessary Plan and develop environment-friendly programme in line
with organization objectives Conduct environment audits and make appropriate changes
to action plan in accordance with organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health requirements
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse potential key areas (technical and/or business related) for process improvement and/or value creation to the organisation and suggest ways to adapt existing techniques drawing from personal experiences and feedback
Generate ideas to create new products
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Align organisational compliance procedures and policies with food handling legislative requirements to meet quality standards
Generate ideas to build and develop relationships with new and/or existing customers and internal and external stakeholders
Act as a role model and inspire team by showing trust, respect and support towards co-workers and/or supervisor in daily activities to achieve organisational objectives
Deal with ethical and/or professional issues and make judgement in accordance to organisation's current practice and/or guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Apply cognitive skills and/ or past experience to generate technical or business solutions in unfamiliar areas
Coach others to overcome constraints at work Constantly update learning in relevant work area to adapt to
changing environment Attempt to apply learnings from other areas of work Be a brand ambassador and “live” the brand Provide recommendations on changes to brand standards to
align with the evolving needs of the business and external environment
Ensure that there are standard procedures in place and consistency in work output is maintained
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Food safety and health requirements must include:
National Environment Agency (NEA) environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Workplace Safety and Health Regulations under the WSH Act 2006 and all updates and current policies
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system (HACCP)
Relevant food regulations under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) (e.g. Sale of Food Act)
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Definitions of the Five (5) Domains
Domain Definition
Knowledge and Analysis
Knowledge includes the gathering of facts and information through traditional and digital forms. Analysis involves the cognitive processing, integration and inspection of single or multiple sources of facts and information required to perform work tasks and activities and takes into consideration, the work contexts in which the tasks and activities are carried out. The result of knowledge and analysis produce judgements on work tasks/activities/issues/areas, and the conceptualisation of solutions to solve problems at work.
Application and Adaptation
Application involves the ability to perform work tasks and activities defined by the requirements of the occupation. Adaptation involves the ability to react to and manage the changes in the work contexts. The result of application and adaptation leads to the production of psycho-motor actions and behavioural reactions to the work tasks/activities/issues/areas, and the execution of the planned solutions to solve problems at work.
Innovation and Value Creation
Innovation includes the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to the organisational goals. As a result of innovation, the organisation is able to reap the values from individual or team contributors to achieve organisational growth.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
Social intelligence includes the ability to appreciate and use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics as effective individuals or team contributors.
Learning to Learn
Learning-to-learn includes the ability to improve on self-development within and outside of one’s area of work. It involves the continual inspection of one’s knowledge, analytical, application, adaptive, innovative and social skills that are needed to perform the work optimally and/or solve problems effectively.
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