Georgia cook employment contract template

Georgia Cook Employment Contract

This Full-Time Cook Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of this [Date], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position

• Option A: Cook. Employee is hired as a Cook.
• Option B: [Specific Cook Type, e.g., Line Cook, Sous Chef, Prep Cook]. Employee is hired as a [Specific Cook Type].
  • Job Duties:
  • Preparing food according to designated menus and recipes.
  • Cooking food using specified techniques and timing.
  • Adhering to standardized recipes and portion controls.
  • Preparing specialty dishes or dietary requests.
  • Maintaining proper food aesthetics and plate presentation.
  • Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organizational standards.
  • Station setup, ingredient prep (mise en place).
  • Monitoring inventory and supplies.
  • Compliance with kitchen opening/closing procedures.

2. Compliance with Georgia Regulations

• Option A: Employee shall comply with all applicable Georgia health, fire, and food safety regulations.
• Option B: Employer requires Employee to maintain a valid ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification.
  • Food storage (temperature logging, FIFO system).
  • Allergen handling protocols.
  • Regular sanitization.
  • Reporting of any violations per Georgia Department of Public Health rules.
  • Adherence to best hygiene practices: hairnets, gloves, hand washing.

3. Uniforms and PPE

• Option A: Employer will provide uniforms, and Employee will maintain them in a clean and professional manner.
• Option B: Employee is responsible for providing their own [Type of clothing or item]
  • Specific items include: [List specific uniform items or PPE].

4. Reporting Structure

• Option A: Employee will report directly to the [Head Chef/Kitchen Manager Name], [Title].
• Option B: Employee will report to [Role]
  • Expectations for teamwork and kitchen communications are [Describe Expectations].

5. Work Location

• Option A: The primary work location is [Restaurant Address] in [City], Georgia.
• Option B: Employee may be required to work at off-site events or catering locations. [List locations, or specify "as needed"].
  • Travel to other locations [Is/Is Not] required.

6. Employment Type and Schedule

• Option A: This is a full-time position with a minimum of [Number] hours per week.
• Option B: The schedule will be [Rotating/Fixed].
  • Daily shift expectations are [Start time] to [End time].
  • Required weekend/holiday shifts are [Specify requirements].
  • Meal/break policies: [Specify break durations and meal arrangements].

7. Timekeeping and Attendance

• Option A: Employee will use the [Clock-in system name/method] for timekeeping.
• Option B: Employee must notify [Contact Person] [Timeframe] prior to shift start if absent.
  • Procedures for shift swaps are [Describe procedures].

8. Compensation

• Option A: Employee will be paid an hourly rate of [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: Employee will be paid a salary of [Dollar Amount] per [Pay Period].
  • Payment frequency: [Weekly/Biweekly].
  • Payment method: [Direct deposit/Check].
  • Overtime eligibility: Employee is eligible for overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
  • Tips/Gratuities: [Describe tip-out policies or lack thereof, including Georgia’s tip credit rules].

9. Supplemental Income

• Option A: Employee [Will/Will Not] receive supplemental income.
• Option B: Employee may receive [Service fees, bonuses, holiday pay, uniform/tool stipends, meal discounts].
  • Calculation and approval process for supplemental income: [Describe].

10. Benefits

• Option A: Employer offers employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Option B: Employer offers [Describe benefits].
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and vacation: [Describe accrual methods and blackout dates].
  • Compliance with Georgia’s requirements for unpaid leaves of absence (e.g., jury duty, FMLA if applicable).
  • Worker's compensation insurance is provided per Georgia state law.

11. Training

• Option A: Employer will provide mandatory safety and emergency training.
• Option B: Employer will provide [Training topics].
  • Participation in regular kitchen safety meetings is required.
  • Attendance at food safety or harassment prevention workshops is required.

12. Employment-at-Will

• Option A: This is an at-will employment relationship, meaning either party may terminate the employment at any time, for any lawful reason, with or without cause or notice.
• Option B: Upon termination, the employer will provide [Specify notification period if applicable]
  • Required notification procedures for termination: [Describe].
  • Final wage payment will be made in accordance with Georgia law.
  • Employee must return all employer property (keys, uniforms, tools, proprietary menus/recipes).

13. Misconduct

• Option A: The following conduct is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination:
  • Theft (including food/alcohol inventory).
  • Substance abuse.
  • On-site impairment.
  • Harassment (physical, verbal, or sexual toward staff or customers).
  • Violence in the workplace.

14. Confidentiality

• Option A: Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary recipes, preparation techniques, supplier information, cost/price lists, and business plans.
• Option B: [Any specific Confidentiality details].
  • These restrictions apply both during and after employment.

15. Intellectual Property

• Option A: All food creations, menu innovations, and recipes developed during employment belong to the Employer.
• Option B: [Any specific Intellectual Property details].
  • Employee must request approval to develop or use similar content elsewhere.

16. Non-Solicitation (Optional - Consult Legal Counsel)

• Option A: Employee agrees not to solicit employees or clients of Employer for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
• Option B: [State non-solicitation agreement]

17. Non-Competition (Optional - Consult Legal Counsel - Must comply with Georgia's Restrictive Covenants Act)

• Option A: Employee agrees not to work for a competing business within [Number] miles of Employer's location for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
• Option B: [State non-competition agreement]
  • *Note: Non-compete agreements must comply with Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Act and may not be enforceable if overly broad.*

18. Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

• Option A: Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
• Option B: [State non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies].
  • Procedures for reporting and responding to complaints are [Describe].

19. Local Ordinances

• Option A: Employee will abide by all applicable local ordinances in [City/County], Georgia.
• Option B: [State local ordinances]
  • This includes food safety, curfew, or nuisance laws.

20. Grievance and Dispute Resolution

• Option A: Any grievances or disputes shall be resolved through internal complaint review, followed by mediation (optional), and then arbitration or litigation under Georgia law.
• Option B: [State grievance and dispute resolution policies].
  • Venue for any legal action shall be [County Name] County, Georgia.

21. Training and Advancement

• Option A: Employee may be eligible for cross-training and promotion based on performance and skill development.
• Option B: [State training and advancement policies].
  • Required skill benchmarks for advancement are [Describe].

22. Acknowledgments

• Option A: Employee acknowledges understanding and agreeing to Georgia's wage theft laws, tips/gratuity handling policies, and state-specific rules on pay transparency.

23. Personal Devices

• Option A: Personal device usage is [Allowed/Restricted] during work hours.
• Option B: [Any personal device usage policies].

24. Meals and Breaks

• Option A: Staff meals are [Provided/Not Provided].
• Option B: [Any meals and breaks policies].
  • Break schedule is [Describe].

25. Changes to Agreement

• Option A: Employer may make changes to the menu, job description, schedule, or compensation with reasonable notice to Employee.
• Option B: [How changes to the agreement can be made].
  • Employee acknowledgment of any changes is required.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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[Employer Representative Name], [Title]

Employer

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[Employee Full Legal Name]

Employee