REF: COOK-CHEF-HOME-SERVICE-AGREEMENT PRIVATE DOMESTIC COOK AND HOME CHEF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS DOMESTIC COOK SERVICE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into on this [Agreement Date] by and between:
DOMESTIC COOK / HOME CHEF:
[Cook / Home Chef Full Name]
(hereinafter referred to as the "Cook", which expression shall unless repugnant to the context include their legal heirs and representatives) of the FIRST PART;
AND
CLIENT / HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
[Client / Head of Household Name], residing at:
[Residence / Service Address]
(hereinafter referred to as the "Client", which expression shall unless repugnant to the context include their family members and legal heirs) of the SECOND PART.
The Cook and the Client are hereinafter individually referred to as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties".
WHEREAS:
A. The Client resides at [Residence / Service Address] with a family consisting of [Number of Regular Diners (Family Members)] members, and desires to engage a domestic cook to prepare daily meals according to the household's dietary specifications.
B. The Cook represents that they possess culinary skills, knowledge of traditional and contemporary home cuisine, and understand domestic kitchen hygiene, food sanitation, and safety standards.
C. The Parties desire to define the culinary scope, working hours, remuneration, dietary rules, and leave guidelines into this formal agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF CULINARY WORK AND TIMINGS
1.1 The Cook shall prepare meals strictly in conformity with the household dietary category: Vegetarian.
1.2 The Cook shall prepare meals for [Number of Regular Diners (Family Members)] family members during the designated daily hours:
[Daily Meals Prepared and Timing]
1.3 In addition to meal cooking, the Cook shall:
(a) Prepare chapattis, rotis, rice, dals, vegetables, and complementary dishes as instructed by the Client;
(b) Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness, including clean clothes, trimmed nails, and washed hands before handling foodstuffs;
(c) Clean cooking utensils used during food preparation and wipe clean the kitchen platform, stovetop, and prep counters following every meal session;
(d) Store leftover food properly in food-grade containers and refrigerate promptly.
2. GROCERY SOURCING AND PANTRY INGREDIENTS
2.1 The grocery supply arrangement is agreed as follows: Client Provides.
2.2 If the Client provides the groceries, the Cook shall provide a list of spices, oil, vegetables, and pantry staples needed at least two (2) days before stocks deplete.
2.3 If the Cook is entrusted with cash to purchase fresh vegetables from the local market, the Cook shall maintain a daily purchase diary and furnish vendor cash memos or itemized accounts weekly for reconciliation.
3. REMUNERATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
3.1 The agreed monthly wage payable to the Cook is INR [Monthly Remuneration (INR)] (Indian Rupees [Monthly Remuneration (INR)]).
3.2 Wages shall be paid on or before the seventh (7th) day of each following calendar month via bank transfer, UPI, or cash against a written receipt acknowledgment.
3.3 For special family gatherings or festival occasions involving more than five (5) additional outside guests, the Client shall pay an additional mutually agreed spot cooking bonus.
4. TRIAL PERIOD AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
4.1 The Cook shall undergo an initial probationary evaluation period of [Probation / Trial Evaluation Period] commencing from the date of engagement.
4.2 During the trial period, either Party may terminate the arrangement without cause upon twenty-four (24) hours verbal notice, with pro-rata wage settlement for days actually served.
5. LEAVE RULES AND ABSENTEEISM
5.1 The leave terms, weekly offs, and wage deduction guidelines are agreed as follows:
[Monthly Leave Policy and Absenteeism Rules]
5.2 Unannounced absences without medical justification cause severe household disruption, and the Client shall have the right to deduct pro-rata wages for unauthorized absence days.
6. HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND BACKGROUND VERIFICATION
6.1 The Cook covenants that they do not suffer from any contagious respiratory, skin, or gastrointestinal diseases, and agrees to undergo routine medical screening if requested by the Client at the Client's expense.
6.2 The Cook shall provide a valid Aadhaar card copy, permanent residential address proof, and passport-size photographs for submission to the local police station for mandatory domestic staff verification.
6.3 The Cook shall never allow unauthorized third parties, relatives, or acquaintances to accompany them inside the Client's residence.
7. TERMINATION AND NOTICE
7.1 Following the completion of the trial period, either Party may terminate this Agreement by giving advance notice as agreed:
[Termination Notice Period]
7.2 The Client may terminate immediately without notice or severance payment in the event of theft, intoxication, verbal abuse, or gross negligence endangering the health or property of the household.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1 This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
8.2 Any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be resolved through friendly, mutual dialogue. If unresolved, the matter shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, before a sole arbitrator chosen by mutual agreement.
8.3 Courts having territorial jurisdiction over [Residence / Service Address] shall have jurisdiction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Private Domestic Cook and Home Chef Service Agreement on the day, month, and year first above written.
COOK / CHEF:
Signature: __________________________
Name: [Cook / Home Chef Full Name]
Date: [Agreement Date]
CLIENT:
Signature: __________________________
Name: [Client / Head of Household Name]
Date: [Agreement Date]
WITNESS 1:
Signature: __________________________
Name: _______________________________
Address: ____________________________
WITNESS 2:
Signature: __________________________
Name: _______________________________
Address: ____________________________
SCHEDULE OF TERMS, COVENANTS & CONDITIONS(6 ACTIVE CLAUSES)
1. TENURE & TERM OF LEASE: The term of this lease/tenancy shall be for a fixed duration of {{duration_months}} months commencing on {{commencement_date}} and terminating on {{expiry_date}} unless renewed by mutual consent.
2. MONTHLY RENT & DUE DATE: The Second Party covenants to remit a monthly rent of Rs. {{monthly_rent}} payable in advance on or before the {{rent_due_day}} day of each calendar month.
3. REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Second Party has deposited an interest-free refundable security sum of Rs. {{security_deposit}} with the First Party, returnable within 7 banking days of vacant handover.
4. PERMITTED USE OF PREMISES: The demised premises shall be utilized exclusively for lawful residential dwelling purposes and shall not be converted into commercial or industrial use.
5. STATUTORY ARBITRATION (ACT 1996): Any dispute arising hereunder shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed mutually under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with seat of arbitration in the execution city.
6. SUB-LEASE & ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITION: The Second Party is strictly prohibited from sub-letting, parting with possession, or assigning any portion of the premises to third parties without prior written consent.
ATTESTATION BY INDEPENDENT WITNESSES (AS PER APPLICABLE LAW)
First Witness
Signature:
Full Name:
Parent / Spouse:
Address:
Govt ID / Aadhaar:
Second Witness
Signature:
Full Name:
Parent / Spouse:
Address:
Govt ID / Aadhaar:
