The "Measures for the Implementation of Training Support Project for Cantonese Cuisine Chefs in Zhongshan" will take effect for 5 years from October 28, 2020.

Vocational (technical) colleges, vocational training institutions, public training bases and skill training centers for large and medium enterprises that have met all of the 8 criteria can apply to become recognized as the municipal Cantonese cuisine chef training base.

The measures require that the training venues and equipment meet the national standards and are able to train more than 100 highly-skilled personnel annually. The annual training quota of Cantonese cuisine chefs shall be at least 300 new chefs, of which 30% will have obtained official certification and the potential training base should have 2 or more Cantonese cuisine-related specialties.

Continuous support will be given to the recognized municipal Cantonese cuisine chef training base: a one-time construction subsidy of 500,000 yuan will be given to each training base in the first year; in the second and third years, if more than 500 people successfully obtain the certificate each year, a one-time reward subsidy of 100,000 yuan per year will be given after application and review.

In addition, if students in the municipal "Cantonese Cuisine Expert Studio" obtain the professional qualification of technician or senior technician after teaching and training, the studio will be given a reward subsidy of 5,000 yuan per person after application and examination.