Kansas chef employment contract template

Kansas Chef Employment Contract

This Kansas Chef Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], located at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

Position and Responsibilities

• Option A: The Employer hires the Employee as [Job Title, e.g., Executive Chef, Sous Chef].
• Option B: The Employee's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Menu planning and development, including seasonal and dietary accommodations.
  • Recipe creation, food preparation, cooking, and plating.
  • Quality control and inventory management.
  • Kitchen organization and supplier/vendor selection (adhering to Kansas Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Lodging Program).
  • Cost control and waste minimization.
  • Compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations as per the Kansas Food Code.
  • Staff training on food safety and compliance with health inspection requirements.
  • Allergen control procedures and portion control.
  • Employee supervision, including hiring, performance reviews, scheduling, and disciplinary actions.
  • Guest interaction as needed.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Option A: The Employee must possess and maintain a valid ServSafe Food Manager certification (or equivalent Kansas-accepted certification).
• Option B: The Employee must possess a valid Kansas Food Handler card.
• Option C: The Employee must have [Number] years of professional culinary experience in [Cuisine type, e.g., American, French].

Work Location

• Option A: The Employee's primary work location is [Restaurant Name] located at [Restaurant Address, Kansas].
• Option B: The Employee may be required to work at off-site events or temporary alternative locations as needed. Employee acknowledges responsibility for reporting any potential Kansas-specific health inspection concerns to [Manager Name] immediately.

Employment Type, Hours, and Breaks

• Option A: This is a full-time employment position.
• Option B: The Employee's scheduled work days and hours are [Days of the week], [Start Time] to [End Time], totaling approximately [Number] hours per week. This may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Option C: Meal and rest breaks are provided as follows: [Employer's break policy, e.g., 30-minute unpaid meal break for every 5 hours worked, two 15-minute paid rest breaks]. Consistent with federal Fair Labor Standards Act, Kansas does not mandate meal or rest breaks; employer’s policy applies.
• Option D: Overtime pay will be provided at a rate of one and one-half times the Employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Option E: Clock-in/out procedures: [Specify procedures, e.g., using the company time clock, mobile app].
• Option F: Policy for shift swaps: [Specify policy, e.g., require manager approval].
• Option G: Policy for late arrival or absence: [Specify policy, e.g., must notify supervisor at least 2 hours prior to scheduled start time].

Compensation and Benefits

• Option A: The Employee's annual salary is [Dollar Amount], payable [Payment Schedule, e.g., bi-weekly].
• Option B: The Employee's hourly wage is [Dollar Amount], payable [Payment Schedule, e.g., bi-weekly].
• Option C: Tip pooling/distribution policy (if applicable): [Describe policy].
• Option D: Eligibility for performance-based bonuses: [Describe eligibility criteria and bonus structure].
• Option E: Service incentives: [Describe any holiday, banquet, or seasonal event bonuses].
• Option F: Non-cash compensation: [Describe any meal provision or other non-cash compensation].
• Option G: Benefits:
  • Health insurance: [Describe health insurance options].
  • Dental insurance: [Describe dental insurance options].
  • Vision insurance: [Describe vision insurance options].
  • Retirement plan: [Describe retirement plan eligibility, e.g., 401(k), SIMPLE IRA].
  • Paid vacation: [Number] days per year. Black-out dates: [Specify black-out dates].
  • Sick leave: [Number] days per year.
  • Personal days: [Number] days per year.
  • Parental leave: [Describe parental leave policy].
  • Holidays: [List paid holidays or alternative time-off policy].
  • Meal benefits: [Describe meal benefits during shifts].
  • Uniform/tool allowance: [Dollar amount] per year.
  • Transportation/parking reimbursement: [Describe reimbursement policy].
  • Culinary training reimbursement: [Describe reimbursement policy].

Intellectual Property

• Option A: All recipes, menu concepts, operational procedures, and culinary creations produced by the Employee during the course of employment are the sole property of the Employer.
• Option B: The Employee retains ownership of any pre-existing personal recipes, provided they are disclosed to the Employer in writing and agreed upon prior to use in the Employer's establishment.

Confidentiality

• Option A: The Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary recipes, supplier arrangements, pricing information, operating procedures, staff records, and other trade secrets of the Employer, both during and after the term of employment.
• Option B: Ownership and use of social media or online content created during employment for menu promotion or branding is vested in the Employer.

Outside Employment

• Option A: The Employee shall obtain prior written consent from the Employer before engaging in any outside employment, consulting, or competitions, especially if it involves competing restaurants.

Employee Conduct

• Option A: The Employee shall comply with all kitchen safety, sanitation, and infection control measures in alignment with Kansas Department of Health & Environment guidance.
• Option B: The Employee shall report all job-related injuries to comply with the Kansas Workers’ Compensation Act.
• Option C: The Employer maintains a respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, intoxication, or misuse of employer property.
• Option D: The Employee shall adhere to the Employer's grooming and dress code.
• Option E: The Employee may be subject to substance testing where safety requires and is compliant with Kansas statutes.
• Option F: The Employee must complete required training, including food allergen management, fire safety, and chemical storage, in accordance with Kansas regulations.

Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation

• Option A: During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination, the Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in or be employed by any competitive restaurant within a [Number] mile radius of the Employer's business. This restriction is limited to restaurants of similar cuisine type and business model as permitted under Kansas law.
• Option B: During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination, the Employee shall not solicit or attempt to solicit any employees or customers of the Employer.

Termination

• Option A: This is an at-will employment relationship, meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable Kansas law.
• Option B: The Employer may terminate the Employee's employment for cause, including but not limited to food safety violations, theft, intoxication, or insubordination.
• Option C: In the event of termination by either party, [Number] weeks written notice is requested.
• Option D: Severance pay (if applicable): [Describe severance package].
• Option E: The Employee shall receive their final wages on the regular payday following termination, as required by Kansas statute.

Return of Property

• Option A: Upon termination of employment, the Employee shall immediately return all Employer property, including recipes, kitchen tools, access cards, and any other company materials.
• Option B: The Employer shall revoke the Employee's access to all company systems and accounts.

Dispute Resolution

• Option A: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through [Method of dispute resolution, e.g., negotiation, mediation, arbitration].
• Option B: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas. The venue for any legal action shall be in [County Name] County, Kansas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Option A: The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, disability, age, ancestry, or national origin, as protected by Title VII, the ADA, and the Kansas Act Against Discrimination.

Compliance with Laws

• Option A: The Employer shall comply with all relevant occupational safety, minor protection, working hour and wage laws, and workplace posting requirements as per the Kansas Department of Labor.

Policy Changes

• Option A: The Employer reserves the right to revise its policies for evolving food safety, local or public health requirements, and other restaurant-industry best practices.

Acknowledgment

• Option A: The Employee acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the attached job description, company policies, current food safety guidelines, and arbitration agreement (if applicable).

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

[Employer Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Name]

Signature:

Date: