Food Services

1. Overview

Professional Conversion Programmes (PCPs) are career conversion programmes for mid-career professionals who are looking for good prospects and opportunities in new jobs or industries. There are two types of training provided under PCP:

  • Place-and-Train: You are hired by a participating employer before undergoing training to equip you with the necessary skills to take on your new job.
  • Attach-and-Train: You are provided with training and work attachments in companies with good future job opportunities.

Keen to learn more? Read the factsheet for more information.


2. Professional Conversion Programme for Food Services

  • Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Assistant Chef

    • With the number of food establishments increasing by over 50% from a decade ago1, Singapore is not only an exciting dining destination but also offers plenty of career opportunities for aspiring chefs.

    The six-month Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Assistant Chef equips mid-career professionals with the necessary skills to take up culinary roles in food establishments. You will first be hired by participating companies before going through 190 hours of classroom training at At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, and over 300 hours of structured On-the-Job Training (OJT).

    At the end of the programme, you will be awarded with a Certificate in Culinary Arts from Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ). For more information about the Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Assistant Chef click here.

  • Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Restaurant Manager

    • With a growing food and beverage (F&B) scene where operating receipts doubled to S$9 billion from over 10 years ago2, there is rising demand for restaurant managers.

    The six-month Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Restaurant Manager prepares and equips mid-career professionals with the necessary skills to take up managerial roles in food establishments. You will first be hired by participating companies before going through 190 hours of classroom training at At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, and over 300 hours of structured On-the-Job Training (OJT).

    At the end of the programme, you will be awarded with a Certificate in Food and Beverage Operations from Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ).

    For more information about the Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Restaurant Manager click here.

    1, 2Computed data from Singstats