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Occupation: Pastry Chef
Occupation Description:
The Pastry Chef prepares a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc., following traditional and modern recipes. This includes creating new and exciting desserts to renew the menus and engage the interest of customers, decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc., ensuring the presentation will be beautiful and exciting. He/She monitors stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget, while checking quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
He should demonstrate great attention to detail and creativity, have organising and leadership skills, willingness to upgrade professional knowledge, possess in-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, baking techniques and nutrition, and has strong working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (e.g. pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
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The skills expected of the Pastry Chef 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
Finance 8. Monitor Income and Expenses
Food and Beverage
Production
9. Apply Principles of Food Psychosociology10. Design Contemporary Plated Desserts11. Develop Ice Cream Recipes12. Develop Menus13. Interpret Culinary Nutrition14. Manage Cost and Quality Controls15. Use Food Additives
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Food and Beverage Service 16. Understand Cuisines and Cultures of the World
Information and Results 17. Analyse Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Innovation18. Contribute to Innovation Process within Own Scope of Work
in the Business Unit19. Foster Service Innovation
Leadership 20. Lead with Service Vision
People and Relationship Management
21. Manage Cross Functional and Culturally Diverse Teams22. Optimise Workforce for Service Excellence
People Development
23. Conduct Staff Performance Assessment Process24. Develop and Motivate Team Members through Capability
Development25. Manage Training
Personal Management and
Development
26. Develop Self to Maintain Professional Competence at Managerial Level
Planning and Implementation
27. Administer Purchasing and Receiving Procedures28. Implement Loss/Risk Prevention29. Provide Information for Management Decision Making
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Project Management 30. Implement Project Administration Processes
Risk Management
31. Facilitate Compliance with Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
32. Manage Compliance with Food and Beverage Hygiene Policies and Procedures
Site/Outlet and Equipment
Management33. 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
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical
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circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
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 and models
o 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
assumptions inherent in systemso Within group dialectic debate:
Eliminates irrelevant assumptions Ensures that assumption is self-evident and significant in
the outcome of the strategy chosen and implemented o Between groups dialectic debate:
Extracts agreed assumptionso Debates on contentious assumptions to achieve agreement
Final synthesis Groups all come together to propose and resolve all
outstanding controversies Policy decisions will be made then
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o Critical Systems Heuristic (CSH) which includes: To identify boundary judgements systematically To analyse alternative reference systems for defining a
problem or assessing a solution proposal To challenge in a compelling way any claims to knowledge
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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
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employees on business continuity plans to ensure organisational awareness
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 N/A
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(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
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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
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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 crisis management process 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:
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
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
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
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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, 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
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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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:
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
The ability to:
Create networking opportunities to enhance relationships with various stakeholder groups to support organisational objectives
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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:
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-FIN-6001-1.1
Skill Category Finance
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable) N/A
Skill Monitor Income and Expenses
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to establish and monitor control systems for income and expenses, administer petty cash and review financial records.
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 control system for income and expenses and procedures to establish them
Methods to assess effectiveness of control systems for income and expenses
Types and characteristics of costs Cost control measures Systems to monitor, record and report income and expenses Differences in recorded and actual incomes and expenses Petty cash systems and management Types, functions and methods to analyse financial records
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:
Assess the effectiveness of established control systems for income and expenses,
Monitor income and expenses Manage petty cash Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records in
accordance with organisational procedures.
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive
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
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ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
drawing from personal experiences and feedback Generate ideas to create new products Propose amendments to control systems
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)
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
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It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
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-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
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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 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
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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-5002-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Design Contemporary Plated Desserts
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to assemble ingredients, tools and equipment for designing contemporary plated desserts, prepare components for contemporary plated desserts and plate contemporary desserts.
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 designing contemporary plated desserts
Types, characteristics and indicators of quality of ingredients suitable for designing contemporary plated desserts
Types of components of contemporary plated desserts Importance of selecting complementary flavour combinations
for contemporary plated desserts Methods to prepare each component of the plated dessert Methods of generating visual appeal through the use of
symmetry and asymmetry, colours and visual flow Indicators of doneness Methods of presenting and storing finished products Quality standards of contemporary plated desserts Common faults in the design of contemporary plated desserts
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 for contemporary plated desserts
Measure, prepare and check the quality of ingredients for contemporary plated desserts
Select components that complement each other's flavours Prepare components of plated desserts which may include
sauces, crunch elements, garnishes, frozen elements and
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Design a show plate that demonstrates the utilisation of a variety of colours, and textures, appropriate portion size for each element, complimentary flavours, and visual balance
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:
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 dessert 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:
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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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-5003-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Develop Ice Cream Recipes
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to determine the concept for ice cream recipes, create ice cream recipes, revise ice cream recipes and present ice cream recipes.
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 used for preparing ice cream
Types, characteristics and quality indicators of ingredients used to prepare ice cream
Methods to develop, troubleshoot and present recipes Methods to prepare ice cream and frozen desserts Combination and ratio of main ingredients used in preparing
ice cream and frozen desserts Methods to operate and clean ice cream churning machine Temperature requirements for preparing ice cream and
frozen desserts Cross contamination factors in preparing ice cream and
frozen dessert Methods of presenting and storing finished products Quality standards of ice cream and frozen dessert Common faults in developing an ice cream recipe 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
The ability to:
Assemble tools and equipment for ice cream and sorbet Measure, prepare and check the quality of ingredients for ice
cream and sorbet Conduct preliminary study to develop ice cream recipes Record, revise and present ice cream recipes and frozen
dessert
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and manage the changes at work.
Prepare ice cream, and frozen dessert according to the recipes formulated
Present ice cream and sorbet recipes to organisational superiors and co-workers
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:
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 ice cream and frozen dessert 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
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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-5004-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
N/A
Skill Develop Menus
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to plan and develop new menus in a commercial food service setting. It also includes evaluating and updating existing menus to meet changing 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:
Research findings that impacts menu selection Methods of analysing research findings to facilitate decision-
making in menu revisions External and internal factors that affect menu item selection Importance of updating menus on a regular basis Methods and processes of menu development Methods of costing menu items Approaches to standardising recipes Common pitfalls in menu 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:
Conduct research on industry trends for menu items and design, needs of target markets and competition
Review existing menus based on the external factors Draft new menus, submit revisions to menus and determine
costs of new or revised menu items Manage menu selections Review and proof of newly developed menus or revised
menus, 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:
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 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
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
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
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Set strategies and direction to market new, healthier dining 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
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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)
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
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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-4011-1.1
Skill Category Food and Beverage Production
Skill Sub-Category (where applicable)
Skill Use Food Additives
Skill Description This skill describes the ability to understand common food additives and the regulations governing their use.
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 general uses of natural and synthetic food additives
Different effect of food additives in altering the food’s taste, appearance, aroma and durability
Types of natural and chemical flavouring and colouring agents
Types of emulsifying agents for cakes and bread Types of food stabilizers Common allergies and hypersensitive body reactions to food
additives Stability and shelf life of food products containing food
additives and methods to label products properly Quantity of food additives to be used Safety and regulatory requirements under Singapore Food
Regulations (NEA and AVA requirements)
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 and use natural and chemical preservatives to ingredients or baked products
Use natural colouring materials Use emulsifying agents Use food stabilizers Apply label to food products in accordance with
organisational procedures and recipes, food and Workplace Safety and Health requirements
Innovation and Value Creation
The ability to:
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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.
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 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
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)
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contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
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
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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 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 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
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Quarterly Half yearly Yearly
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 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
The ability to:
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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.
Analyse performance of team to identify follow-up actions 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.
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
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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:
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.
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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:
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
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.
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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 volume
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o Waiting timeo Service recovery rateo Service turnaround timeo 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
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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:
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
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organisational guidelines Manage performance outcomes to provide rewards, take
corrective actions against poor performance or address performance gaps, in accordance with organisational 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
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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 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.
Review effectiveness of the team’s capability development 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
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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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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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 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
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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
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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 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
N/A
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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.
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
The ability to:
Substantiate and make recommendations on business issues to management to facilitate decision-making
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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:
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
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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:
Provide inputs on areas of improvement for the project administration policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness of project administration 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:
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
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
Establish and document standards and guidelines in compliance with licensing requirements
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changes at work.hygiene
Create checklists for food standard checks and audits 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
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
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outside of one’s area of 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
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
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to action plan 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 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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(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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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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