Idaho cook employment contract template

Idaho Cook Employment Contract

This Idaho Cook Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Name], located at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Job Title and Responsibilities

• The Employee is hired as a Cook.
• Job Responsibilities:
  • Option A: Food preparation, cooking various menu items to establishment specifications.
  • Option B: Safe handling and storage of ingredients, operating kitchen equipment (e.g., stoves, ovens, grills, fryers, knives).
  • Option C: Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, following Idaho Food Code and public health department requirements.
  • Option D: Daily opening and closing kitchen tasks, assisting with menu planning or recipe development.
  • Option E: Monitoring inventory, reporting equipment or supply shortages, following staffing schedules.
  • Option F: Collaborating with kitchen and wait staff, accommodating special dietary requests, and proper disposal of food waste.

2. Minimum Qualifications

• Required qualifications:
  • Option A: Valid food handler permit or ServSafe certification as required by Idaho local/county health regulations.
  • Option B: Prior [Number] years of relevant experience.
  • Option C: Ability to stand for long periods and lift items weighing up to [Number] pounds.
• Dress Code:
  • Option A: Uniform provided by employer.
  • Option B: Employee responsible for providing [Description of attire].
  • Hair restraint, gloves, and non-slip shoes are required.
• Compliance with policies regarding jewelry or hygiene.

3. Work Location

• Primary work location: [Restaurant/Establishment Name and Address]
• Occasional off-site catering events may be required at [Specify Geographic Area or Type of Location].
• The Employee may be required to report to alternate employer-owned locations within Idaho as needed with [Number] days' notice.

4. Employment Status and Work Schedule

• Employment status: Full-time (typically [Number] - [Number] hours per week).
• Work schedule: [Days of the week], [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Meal and rest break procedures: [Specify Employer's policy on meal/rest breaks. Example: 30-minute unpaid meal break and two 15-minute paid rest breaks].
• Employer policies for shift swaps or additional shifts: [Specify Procedure].
• Procedures for calling in sick or requesting days off: [Specify Procedure].

5. Wage Structure

• Hourly rate: $[Hourly Wage] per hour.
• Pay frequency: [Weekly/Biweekly].
• Overtime pay: At time-and-a-half for hours exceeding 40 per week.
• Premium pay on holidays: [Specify holidays and rate, or state "Not Applicable"].
• Tip pooling or sharing policies: [Specify policy or state "Not Applicable"].
• Reporting requirements for tipped income: Employee is responsible for accurately reporting all tip income to the Employer and for tax purposes.

6. Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance: [Specify eligibility and coverage details, or state "Not Offered"].
• Paid time off, vacation, and holidays: [Specify number of days, accrual rate, and holiday schedule, or state "Not Offered"].
• Sick leave: [Specify policy or state "Not Offered"].
• Retirement plan: [Specify plan details or state "Not Offered"].
• Meal or food discounts: [Specify discount percentage or terms].
• Uniform or equipment allowance: [Specify allowance amount or terms].
• Reimbursements for required certifications or training: [Specify eligible certifications and reimbursement process].
• Vesting and termination of benefits: [Specify details].

7. Health Code Compliance

• The Employee must comply with all applicable Idaho and local health codes.
• Mandatory food handler permit required.
• Adherence to routine health inspections, food allergy safety, sanitation training, and temperature control procedures.

8. Workplace Safety

• The Employee will comply with all workplace safety rules per Idaho OSHA and employer policies.
• Safe lifting techniques, burns and cut prevention, emergency procedures, and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Employee must report all workplace injuries immediately.
• Participation in required safety training.

9. Workplace Conduct

• Strict policies on workplace conduct, including anti-harassment, non-discrimination, and respectful treatment of all staff.
• Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or other status.

10. Confidentiality

• Confidentiality obligations regarding establishment recipes, proprietary preparations, supplier lists, purchasing data, business plans, and customer information.
• Requirement to maintain secrecy of business-sensitive materials both during and after employment.

11. Outside Employment and Conflicts of Interest

• Prohibition of outside employment during working hours.
• Prohibition of side businesses involving the Employer’s customers or vendors.
• Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.
• Policies on accepting gifts or gratuities: [Specify Policy].

12. Dress Code, Hygiene, and Grooming

• Hair restraint and beard nets (if applicable) are required.
• Regular handwashing and clean uniforms are required.
• Restrictions on scented products, jewelry, or artificial nails.

13. Equipment Use and Care

• Clean-up and shutdown procedures for appliances.
• Safe storage of knives and utensils.
• Participation in deep-cleaning or monthly sanitation activities.
• Reporting broken or unsafe items.

14. Attendance

• Punctuality is required.
• Procedure for reporting lateness or absence: [Specify Procedure].
• Absence documentation: [Specify requirements, e.g., doctor's note for illness].
• Leave-of-absence qualification: [Specify Policy].
• Consequences for unexcused absence: [Specify Consequences].

15. Intellectual Property

• Employer owns all recipes, menu creations, food presentation methods, and any cook-created content.
• Prohibition on removing or using recipes/methods after termination without employer consent.

16. Social Media

• Employee may not post kitchen operations/recipes online without written management consent.

17. At-Will Employment

• Employment is at-will, and either party can terminate employment at any time with or without cause.
• Recommended notice period for voluntary resignation: [Number] weeks.
• Final pay will be handled according to Idaho law (payment on next scheduled payday).
• Employer reserves the right to terminate employment for business reasons, misconduct, or policy violation.

18. Termination

• Immediate dismissal for gross misconduct (theft, violence, intoxication at work, policy breaches).
• Procedures for returning uniforms, keys, and other employer property.
• Severance pay: [Specify policy or state "Not Offered"].
• Post-termination employee obligations (confidentiality, non-solicitation of coworkers or customers if applicable).

19. Dispute Resolution

• Internal grievance process: [Specify Process].
• Escalation to mediation or arbitration before litigation.
• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho.

20. Idaho State-Specific Compliance

• Compliance with Idaho minimum wage and overtime requirements.
• Legal treatment of tip credits and cash wage: [Specify Compliance Details].
• Withholding of payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, and worker’s compensation insurance.
• Worker’s compensation insurance is mandatory in Idaho; Employee rights notice provided separately.
• Compliance with local/county health authority requirements.

21. Idaho Department of Labor Compliance

• Mandatory compliance with Idaho Department of Labor statutes, including wage payment timing, employee records, and non-retaliation for wage or labor complaints.

22. Optional Provisions

• Continuing culinary education or reimbursement for specialty certifications: [Specify Details or State "Not Offered"].
• Participation in food competitions: [Specify Policy or State "Not Offered"].
• Use of local/regional ingredients: [Specify Commitment or State "Not Applicable"].

23. Entire Agreement

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
• Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
• If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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

____________________________
[Employer Name]
Employer Signature
Date: [Date]

____________________________
[Employee Name]
Employee Signature
Date: [Date]

Acknowledgement: I, [Employee Name], acknowledge that I have received and read the above Idaho Cook Employment Contract, and all listed Employer-specific policies, and agree to adhere to all terms and conditions outlined within.

____________________________
[Employee Name]
Employee Signature of Acknowledgment
Date: [Date]