Fillable Printable Apprenticeship Agreement
Fillable Printable Apprenticeship Agreement
Apprenticeship Agreement
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Apprenticeship Agreement
This Apprenticeship Agreement is made between ____________________ (“Company”) whose
address is _______________________________________ and Apprentice’s name
(“Apprentice”) who currently resides at: _______________________________________.
1. Description of Work
The Apprentice seeks an on-site training and mentoring program with the Company to gain
valuable information and hands-on learning about the business and unique cooking methods of
barbecue. Specifically, the Apprentice will receive:
• Food safety and handling requirements,
• Organization and cleanliness in a restaurant environment,
• Various methods of food service,
• Techniques for marketing of a barbecue business,
• Personal interaction with a barbecue pitmaster in a working environment,
• Meat qualities, smoking methods and development of unique flavor profiles,
• Participation in the day-to-day working operation of a busy restaurant,
• Portion control,
• Administration and staffing of a barbecue business, and
• Purchasing and inventory control.
2. Performance Measures
The Company agrees to create an educational environment for the Apprentice by:
• Sharing specific how-to instruction on how to create a unique barbecue experience,
• How to create a positive customer experience with olfactory, visual and auditory cues, and
• Discussing specific business model ideas for a barbecue business including, but not limited
to, the administrative set up, operations, marketing and tracking of sales and expenses.
In return for the on-site training and mentoring, the Apprentice agrees to:
• Arrive on time and be willing to work during the hours outlined,
• Adhere to the dress code set forth by the Company,
• Conduct duties with enthusiasm and professionalism,
• Act responsibly and with appropriate care around kitchen equipment, machinery,
customers, Company staff, barbecue pits and any other equipment, decorations or
furniture related to the Company’s business, and
• Accept constructive instruction and guidance/advice from the Company.
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3. Apprenticeship Outcomes
It is anticipated that the following activities will occur at the conclusion of the Apprenticeship:
• The Apprentice will have, at minimum, a basic understanding of the daily operations of a
barbecue restaurant or catering operation, such that they could knowledgably manage
those operations unsupervised.
• The Apprentice will be provided basic spreadsheets that offer a means to build financial
projections and track company sales and expenses.
• The Apprentice and Company will conduct one exit interview, either on-site at the end of
the apprenticeship or via telephone, to discuss the apprenticeship and articulate what was
learned, answer open questions and evaluate the strengths and skills or areas of
improvement.
• If appropriate or deemed worthy, the Company and/or National Barbecue Association
(“NBBQA”) will provide the Apprentice with a letter of reference or commendation.
• Membership into NBBQA at an enthusiast level (if not already a member).
4. Term of Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship will begin on ________________ (date) and conclude on _____________
(date) with the Apprentice working ___ hours over ___ number of days in accordance with the
following schedule (to be submitted in detail here by the Company.)
5. Ownership
All products created and/or completed on the Company’s premises, during the term of the
apprenticeship, are considered owned by the Company unless otherwise stated or approved in
advance. The Apprentice understands and agrees that the creative application for producing
their unique product is solely owned by the Company. All items within the Company’s business
– including raw materials, equipment, supplies, files and other business related items – are
considered sole property of the Company. The Apprentice may not use or copy unless approved
in advance by the Company.
6. Payment
The Apprentice agrees to pay an apprenticeship fee of $__________, payable to the National
Barbecue Association. All parties will agree in advance to the length of the Apprenticeship
based on the Apprentice’s knowledge level, experience and desired outcomes.
No compensation will be provided to the Apprentice for the apprenticeship. All out-of pocket
expenses during the Apprenticeship shall be borne by the Apprentice unless otherwise
stipulated in writing in advance. In addition, the Apprentice will pay all travel expenses
associated with related marketing or professional development activities unless otherwise
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stated in advance. In lieu of payment, the Apprentice is provided limited use of the Company’s
business as barter for the work performed during the Apprenticeship. The Apprentice will
assume all liability associated with working in the Company’s business location(s) and operating
the equipment, and will hold harmless the Company and The National Barbecue Association
from any situations resulting from said use.
7. Expenses
Travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Apprentice as the cost of doing
business MAY be reimbursed by the Company or third party coordinating this apprenticeship
upon submission of invoice and documentation (original receipts and other appropriate
financial data) to demonstrate source and amount of claim. The Company will identify in
advance which expenses will be considered reimbursable and set forth parameters for paying
and other expense categories. All expense reimbursements to the Apprentice will be made
within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
In addition, the Company requires that the Apprentice pay for any breakage or damage of
property as a result of this Apprenticeship. A reimbursement plan will be outlined in the
personnel policy and reviewed between both parties before entering into this agreement.
8. Terms for Immediate Cancellation
• If either party falsifies or misrepresents any information in their application.
• If either party violates the law (theft, discrimination, sexual harassment, perjury, etc.).
• If either party dies or becomes disabled before completion of the Apprenticeship, the
terms of this program become null and void. The remaining collaborator(s) may hire
someone else to complete the term of the program.
• Acts of God, adherent in individual Company insurance policy.
• In addition, either party may request termination of the apprenticeship for:
- Illness preventing the party from fulfilling the performance duties,
- Personal or family crisis, emergency, or
- Unsuitable conduct or incompatibility (personality differences)
9. Quitting the Apprenticeship
If either of the parties wishes to quit the apprenticeship before the scheduled term is
completed, the Company and Apprentice shall enter into a written agreement setting forth the
rights of the withdrawing party, including any outstanding compensation (financially or legally)
to be paid to the withdrawing collaborator. If the parties are unable to agree, the parties shall
submit their dispute to mediation and/or arbitration as described below.
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10. No Partnership
The Company and Apprentice are collaborators in this single project. This agreement does not
create a partnership relationship.
11. Non-Competition
The Apprentice shall not participate in the preparation of any work that is directly competitive
with, or would significantly diminish the sales of the Company. This includes opening,
purchasing, working, consulting, or entering into a partnership agreement for a nearby
competing business located within 50 miles of the Company for as long as the Company shall
operate such business, or, as mutually agreed upon by the Company and the Apprentice.
Further, the Company has sole discretion to decline the Apprenticeship based on any perceived
competitive concerns. The 50 mile non-compete covenant may only be waived by the express
written consent of the Company.
12. Derivative Works
Neither the Company nor Apprentice will incorporate proprietary material or creative process
based on or derived from the Apprenticeship in any subsequent work without the written
consent of the other party.
13. Warranties and Indemnities
Both the Company and the Apprentice represent and warrant to each other that:
• Each is free to enter into this agreement,
• None of the contributions to the Apprenticeship libel, violate the right of privacy or
publicity or infringe upon any copyright or other proprietary right of any other person or
entity, and;
• Apprentice will hold the Company harmless from all accidents and related incidents.
Apprentice hereby disclaims and represents and warrants that Apprentice does not own,
beneficially or of record, any rights or interests in the Company or the Subsidiary or any of
their assets, including intellectual property and Proprietary Information.
Each party agrees to indemnify the other(s) for any loss, liability or expense resulting from the
actual breach of these warranties.
14. Applicable Law
This agreement will be governed by the laws of the state of ______________.
15. Dispute Resolution
If a dispute arises under this agreement, we agree to first try to resolve it with the help of a
mutually agreed-upon mediator in the following location: _______________City/State.
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Any costs and fees other than attorney fees associated with the mediation will paid for by the
party bringing forth the dispute. If it proves impossible to arrive at a mutually satisfactory
solution through mediation, we agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration at the
following location: _____________________________City/State under the rules of the
American Arbitration Association. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitration may
be entered in any court with jurisdiction to do so.
16. Attorney Fees
If any legal action is necessary to enforce this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled
to reasonable attorney fees, costs and expenses in addition to any other relief to which he or
she may be entitled.
SIGNATURES
Approved and authorized by the NBBQA:
Name:
Title:
Date:
Signature: __________________________
Approved and authorized by the Company:
Name:
Company:
Date:
Signature: __________________________
Approved and authorized bythe Mentor:
Name:
Date:
Signature: __________________________
National Barbecue Association
1833 Centre Point Cr.
Suite 123
Naperville, IL 60563
info@nbbqa.org
630-596-9003
630-544-5055 (fax)
