Kansas cook employment contract template

Kansas Cook Employment Agreement

This Kansas Cook Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and effective as of [Date] by and between:

• [Employer Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and
• [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Employment

• The Employer hires Employee as a Full-Time Cook in Kansas, and Employee accepts such employment.
• Option A: The Employee will be employed as an hourly employee.
• Option B: The Employee will be employed as a salaried employee.

2. Job Description

• The Employee's primary job title is Full-Time Cook. The Employee's duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Food preparation and cooking of menu items according to recipes and portion control standards.
  • Operating kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, ovens, mixers, and knives.
  • Preparing and handling ingredients.
  • Monitoring quality and sanitation of food.
  • Plating and garnishing.
  • Following health department regulations and allergy protocols.
  • Safe food storage and adherence to HAACP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) or other applicable safety plans.
  • Deep cleaning and maintenance of kitchen workstations.
  • Waste disposal.
  • Stocking/inventory duties.
• The Employee reports directly to the [Head Chef/Kitchen Manager/General Manager Name].

3. Work Location

• The Employee's primary work location is [Restaurant Name and Address] in Kansas.
• Option A: The Employee may be required to work at multiple sites, including catering events and off-site events.
• Option B: The Employee will exclusively work at [Restaurant Name and Address].

4. Compensation

• Option A (Hourly): The Employee's hourly wage is [Dollar Amount] per hour, which meets or exceeds the Kansas minimum wage. Overtime will be paid at one and one-half times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Kansas and federal law.
• Option B (Salary): The Employee's annual salary is [Dollar Amount], payable [Frequency - e.g., bi-weekly]. This salary is intended to compensate for all hours worked, and the employer will comply with all laws regarding overtime if Employee works more than 40 hours in a week.
• Payment will be made via [Payment Method - e.g., direct deposit, check].

5. Tips

• Option A: The Employee is eligible to receive tips. Tips will be distributed according to [Tip Pooling Policy/Tip Credit Policy], in compliance with Kansas and federal law.
• Option B: The Employee is not eligible to receive tips.

6. Benefits

• Option A: The Employee is eligible for the following benefits:
  • Employer-sponsored health insurance: [Details of coverage and eligibility]
  • Employer-sponsored vision insurance: [Details of coverage and eligibility]
  • Employer-sponsored dental insurance: [Details of coverage and eligibility]
  • Retirement plan: [Details of plan, e.g., 401(k) with matching contribution]
  • Paid time off: [Number] vacation days, [Number] sick days (accrued according to [Accrual Policy]), and [List of Holidays] paid holidays.
• Option B: The Employee is not eligible for benefits beyond those required by law.

7. Work Schedule

• The Employee's typical work schedule will be approximately [Number] hours per week.
• Typical shifts will be [Start Time] to [End Time].
• The Employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

8. Breaks

• The Employer provides [Number] minute [Paid/Unpaid] meal breaks and [Number] minute [Paid/Unpaid] rest breaks in accordance with company policy. The timing of breaks is at the employer's discretion based on business needs.

9. Uniform and Grooming

• The Employee is required to wear the designated uniform, including [Description of Uniform]. The Employee must maintain a clean and professional appearance, including hair restraints and closed-toe, non-slip footwear.

10. Compliance with Laws

• The Employer and Employee will comply with all applicable Kansas and federal laws, including wage-and-hour laws, workplace safety laws (OSHA), anti-discrimination laws, and immigration laws.

11. Workplace Safety

• The Employee is required to adhere to all workplace safety guidelines, including the safe handling of sharp, hot, and hazardous equipment, chemical sanitation protocols, and procedures for reporting injuries and illnesses.
• The Employer will provide training on food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) and ongoing compliance with health department regulations.

12. Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination

• The Employer is committed to providing a workplace free of harassment and discrimination. Discrimination based on age, race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected categories is prohibited.

13. Workplace Conduct

• The Employee is expected to maintain a professional demeanor, demonstrate punctuality and attendance, and adhere to the Employer's drug and alcohol policies.

14. Confidentiality

• The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the Employer's proprietary recipes, preparation methods, supplier information, and business operations.

15. Intellectual Property

• Any recipes or menu items developed by the Employee during the course of employment are the property of the Employer.

16. Outside Employment

• The Employee agrees not to engage in outside employment or catering activities that conflict with the Employer's interests without prior written consent.

17. Non-Solicitation

• During and after employment, the Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer's employees or customers for competing businesses for a period of [Number] months within a [Distance] mile radius of [Location].

18. At-Will Employment

• Employment is at-will, meaning that either the Employer or the Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable laws.

19. Termination

• The Employer may terminate the Employee's employment for cause, including but not limited to repeated health code violations, theft, intoxication, poor performance, or insubordination.
• Upon termination, the Employee must return all Employer property, including uniforms, tools, and recipe books.

20. Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved through informal negotiation and, if necessary, mediation in [City, Kansas]. Kansas law will govern this Agreement, and Kansas courts will have exclusive jurisdiction.

21. Workers' Compensation

• The Employee is covered by the Employer's Kansas workers' compensation policy. The Employee must report any work-related injuries or illnesses to the Employer immediately.

22. Immigration Compliance

• The Employer complies with all applicable immigration laws, including I-9 verification and E-Verify.

23. Adaptability

• The terms of this Agreement are adaptable to the specific needs of the restaurant and cuisine type.

24. Entire Agreement

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

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

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[Employer Name]

By: ____________________________
[Employer Representative Name], [Title]

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[Employee Name]