Oklahoma chef employment contract template

Oklahoma Chef Employment Contract

This Oklahoma Chef Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Restaurant Name], a [Business Entity Type, e.g., Corporation] organized and existing under the laws of Oklahoma, with its principal place of business at [Restaurant Address], Oklahoma [Zip Code] (the "Employer"), and [Chef Name], residing at [Chef Address], Oklahoma [Zip Code] (the "Employee").

Employer's Business Registration Number (if applicable): [Business Registration Number]

Employer's Food License Number (if applicable): [Food License Number]

Employee's Phone Number: [Phone Number]

Employee's Email: [Email Address]

Position

Option A: The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a Full-Time [Chef Title, e.g., Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef]. The Employee accepts such employment and agrees to perform the duties and responsibilities assigned to them.

Option B: The Employee will perform the following duties: creating menus, managing food inventory and ordering, supervising kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, training junior staff, developing recipes, overseeing plating and presentation, managing food waste, adhering to allergen protocols, collaborating with management on budgeting and costing, and participating in special events or promotional activities.

Workplace

Option A: The Employee’s primary workplace shall be located at [Restaurant Address].

Option B: The Employee may be required to work at other locations in Oklahoma, including locations for offsite events or catering, as determined by the Employer.

Compliance: The Employee shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Oklahoma State Department of Health and local food codes.

Certifications: The Employee shall maintain required industry certifications, such as ServSafe or Oklahoma-specific food handler permits, and participate in ongoing training and recertification as required by the Employer.

Employment Status and Work Schedule

Option A: The Employee's employment is full-time under Oklahoma law.

Regular Work Schedule: The Employee’s regular work schedule shall be [Number] days per week, with shifts typically from [Start Time] to [End Time], totaling approximately [Number] hours per week.

Meal and Rest Breaks: The Employee is entitled to meal and rest breaks as required by Oklahoma law and company policy.

Overtime: The Employee may be required to work overtime. Overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee’s regular rate of pay, in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable Oklahoma law.

Schedule Changes: The Employer will provide reasonable advance notice of any changes to the Employee's work schedule.

Additional Requirements: [Specify any requirements or restrictions on overtime, on-call status, split-shifts, or event-driven work]

Compensation

Option A (Hourly): The Employee shall be paid an hourly rate of [Dollar Amount] per hour, which meets or exceeds the applicable Oklahoma minimum wage.

Option B (Salaried): The Employee shall be paid a salary of [Dollar Amount] per [Pay Period, e.g., week, bi-week, month].

Pay Frequency: The Employee shall be paid [Pay Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly].

Tip Pooling/Distribution: [Describe tip pooling or distribution procedures, if applicable].

Gratuity Policies: [Specify gratuity policies].

Performance Incentives/Bonuses: The Employee may be eligible for performance incentives or bonuses based on [Metrics, e.g., food quality, customer satisfaction, cost management].

Expense Reimbursement: The Employer will reimburse the Employee for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in connection with their employment, including [Examples, e.g., uniforms, knives, professional memberships], subject to the Employer's expense reimbursement policy.

Profit Sharing: [State whether profit sharing is offered and, if so, the terms].

Benefits

Health Insurance: [State eligibility for health insurance].

Vision Insurance: [State eligibility for vision insurance].

Dental Insurance: [State eligibility for dental insurance].

Retirement Plan: [State eligibility for retirement plan].

Paid Vacation: [State eligibility for paid vacation and accrual rate].

Sick Leave: [State eligibility for sick leave and accrual rate].

Paid Holidays: [List paid holidays or state eligibility].

Family/Medical Leave: The Employee is eligible for family/medical leave in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and any applicable Oklahoma state or local provisions.

Meal/Food Allowances: [State eligibility for meal or food allowances].

Uniform/Footwear Policies: [Describe uniform and footwear policies].

Staff Meals: [State availability of staff meals].

Professional Development: [State eligibility for professional development reimbursement].

Transportation/Parking Allowances: [State eligibility for transportation or parking allowances].

Food Safety and Sanitation

Compliance: The Employee shall comply with all provisions of the Oklahoma Food Code.

Inspections: The Employee shall participate in inspections conducted by health officials.

Logs: The Employee shall maintain accurate and up-to-date food safety logs as required by the Employer and applicable regulations.

Allergens: The Employee shall handle food allergens in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Cleaning: The Employee shall participate in regular kitchen cleaning schedules.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: The Employee shall report directly to [Position, e.g., Owner, General Manager].

Supervises: The Employee shall supervise the following positions: [List positions supervised].

Meetings/Evaluations: The Employee shall participate in regular meetings and evaluations with [Frequency] and in [Format].

Menu Changes: The Employee shall propose menu changes and operational initiatives to [Person or Committee].

Intellectual Property

Ownership: The Employer shall own all recipes, menu concepts, cooking techniques, and presentation styles developed by the Employee during the course of their employment, except for any pre-existing creations of the Employee.

External Activities: The Employee shall obtain written consent from the Employer before engaging in any external food-related activities that could conflict with the Employer's interests.

Confidentiality

Trade Secrets: The Employee acknowledges that they will have access to confidential information, including trade secrets such as recipes, supplier lists, and operation manuals.

Customer Information: The Employee shall not disclose any confidential customer information.

Non-Disclosure: The Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of all confidential information both during and after their employment.

Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation

Non-Competition: The parties acknowledge that Oklahoma law generally prohibits non-compete agreements, except in limited circumstances.

Non-Solicitation: The Employee agrees that, for a period of [Number] months following the termination of their employment, they will not solicit the Employer’s customers or employees.

Scope: This non-solicitation provision applies to [Geographic Area].

Termination

At-Will Employment: The Employee's employment is at-will, meaning that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Grounds for Immediate Dismissal: The Employer may terminate the Employee's employment immediately for cause, including but not limited to gross misconduct, health or safety breaches, insubordination, or breach of food safety standards.

Resignation: The Employee shall provide the Employer with at least [Number] weeks' written notice of their intention to resign.

Final Pay: The Employee shall receive their final paycheck no later than the next regularly scheduled payday following the termination of their employment, as required by Oklahoma law.

Severance: [State severance policy, if any].

Return of Property: Upon termination of employment, the Employee shall immediately return all uniforms, equipment, and proprietary materials belonging to the Employer.

Disciplinary Process

Disciplinary Actions: The Employer may take disciplinary action against the Employee, including warnings, performance improvement plans, and suspension.

Suspension/Investigation: The Employer may suspend the Employee with or without pay pending investigation of any alleged misconduct.

OSHA Compliance: All disciplinary actions shall be consistent with OSHA requirements for kitchen safety and any local labor law standards.

Compliance with Laws

Labor Laws: The Employer and Employee shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal labor laws, including workplace safety laws (OSHA and Oklahoma-specific rules for commercial kitchens), workers' compensation laws, and required posting of labor law notices.

Equal Opportunity: The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, ancestry, or any other protected characteristic under Oklahoma law.

Personal Hygiene and Uniform Standards

Hygiene: The Employee shall maintain high standards of personal hygiene.

Uniform: The Employee shall wear the uniform provided by the Employer, which includes [List uniform items, e.g., chef coat, pants, hat, non-slip shoes].

Grooming: The Employee shall maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the Employer’s grooming standards.

Jewelry: The Employee shall not wear jewelry or unsafe attire in the kitchen.

Substance Abuse Policy

Prohibition: The Employee shall not use alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace.

Alcohol Service: [Specify rules for chefs involved in alcohol service/menu pairing, aligned with Oklahoma liquor control regulations if relevant].

Training

Mandatory Training: The Employee shall participate in mandatory food safety, first aid, and fire safety trainings as required by the Employer.

Emergency Procedures: The Employee shall adhere to emergency evacuation plans and proper equipment handling protocols.

Dispute Resolution

Negotiation/Mediation: The parties agree to attempt to resolve any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement through good faith negotiation and mediation before resorting to litigation.

Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma.

Venue: Any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in [County Name] County, Oklahoma.

Arbitration: [Specify any mutually agreed arbitration procedure].

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]

[Employer Representative Title]

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[Chef Name]

Employee