Food Services Progressive Wage Model

From 1 March 2023, the employer must meet the PWM requirements in order to renew existing work passes or apply for a new pass.

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What is Food Service PWM?

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for food services workers was developed by the Tripartite Cluster for Food Services Industry (TCF). It is a career advancement model consisting of three to four levels, which enables workers to earn higher wages by enhancing their skills and productivity, based on their chosen career path.

Who it covers?

The Food Services Progressive Wage Model (PWM) applies to both full-time and part-time Singapore Citizen and Permanent Resident employees in Quick Service (QS) and Full Service (FS) food establishments.

Positions covered below:
  • Counter Attendant / Stall Attendant
  • Cook / Senior Cook
  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Waiter / Waitress
  • Waiter Supervisor / Manager

What does it mean to the Employer?

Starting from March 1, 2023, employers must ensure that all food services workers that are Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents (PR)  meet the training requirements by obtaining at least TWO Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment from the approved list of WSQ training modules to renew or apply for work passes.  There are grace periods for compliance: six months from the new hire's date of employment for new hires, and until February 29, 2024, for existing employees.  Through proper training, food services workers will be able to increase their productivity, skillsets, and offer good food service experiences to customers.

Assure Safety provides WSQ courses for each job role that fulfill at least 2 WSQ Training Modules

 

                                                    

Quick Service (QS) Food Establishments

Courses / Positions 

Stall Assistant

Counter
Attendant

Kitchen
Assistant

Cook

Senior
Cook

Food Safety & Hygiene Level 1

 Available

Available

Available

Available

Available

Workplace Safety & Health for F&B Operations Level 2

Available

Available

Available

Available

Available

 

                                                             

Full Service (FS) Food Establishments

 Courses / Positions

Kitchen
Assistant

Cook

Senior
Cook

Waiter

Waiter
Supervisor

Manager

Food Safety & Hygiene Level 1

Available

Available

Available

Available

Available

Not Available

Workplace Safety & Health for F&B Operations Level 2

Available

Available

Available

Available

Available

Not Available