The overtime rate of pay for a chef is one and one-half their regular rate of pay. In order to calculate the number of hours a cook worked overtime, the employer must consider all required work performed both before and after a shift, any scheduled meal breaks, staff meetings, and required paid training. Additionally, hours worked overtime also include hours worked at all facilities and departments or on-call, and the regular rate should include shift differential, bonuses or on-call fees.
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