In the absence of a contract, employers are required to give you a coffee break. Which position is in charge of a department within the kitchen?
Understand the Problem
The questions are asking about labor rights related to breaks and specific roles within a kitchen hierarchy. The first question seeks to clarify employer obligations regarding coffee breaks in the absence of a contract, while the second question concerns the responsibilities of kitchen positions.
Answer
Coffee break: a. only if they want to; Kitchen department: b. Chef de Partie.
The correct answers are: a. only if they want to (for the coffee break question) and b. Chef de Partie (for the kitchen department question).
Answer for screen readers
The correct answers are: a. only if they want to (for the coffee break question) and b. Chef de Partie (for the kitchen department question).
More Information
Employers are not required by federal law to provide coffee breaks. The Chef de Partie is responsible for a specific department within the kitchen.
Sources
- Breaks and Meal Periods | U.S. Department of Labor - dol.gov
- Employee's Role – Working in the Food Service Industry - opentextbc.ca
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