Pantry Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that has been delighting customers with its innovative California-style cuisine for over 35 years. Known for its inventive menu that blends traditional Italian cooking with bold, unexpected flavors, CPK has earned a loyal following and a reputation for quality and creativity in the foodservice industry. With a culture built on a solid foundation known as R.O.C.K.S — Respect, Opportunities, Communication, Kindness, and Service — California Pizza Kitchen fosters an environment where team members are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow within the organization. This thriving company is dedicated to nurturing a workplace culture that truly rocks, making it a sought-after employer for individuals passionate about hospitality and culinary arts.

California Pizza Kitchen offers both full-time and part-time employment opportunities, ensuring flexible scheduling options to meet diverse lifestyle needs. Competitive compensation packages are provided alongside a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, and disability insurance, as well as a 401K plan. Team members also enjoy perks like holiday closures, excellent training programs, career advancement opportunities, and dining discounts.

The role of Pantry Cook at California Pizza Kitchen is vital in maintaining the high standards synonymous with the brand. This position is perfect for culinary enthusiasts who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment where creativity and passion for food are at the forefront. The Pantry Cook is responsible for preparing salads and desserts with precision and consistency, ensuring every dish meets the quality that patrons expect. This role demands a commitment to excellent food safety practices, including proper sanitation of equipment and workspaces, safe handling of knives and cutting boards, and temperature control to maintain food integrity.

As part of the kitchen team, Pantry Cooks are expected to manage opening, closing, and side work duties efficiently while supporting the line check process and completing preparation sheets to maintain workflow smoothness and station readiness. This role also offers the chance to develop and demonstrate culinary skills while contributing to the guest experience by being attentive to details and teamwork in line with CPK’s High 5 customer service philosophy: expressing love for the brand, encouraging individuality and fun, working collaboratively, focusing on service details, and passionately promoting the menu.

Candidates for the Pantry Cook position should have between one to three months of relevant experience or formal training in food preparation. This role offers a competitive pay range from $16.00 to $23.25 per hour, reflecting the skill and dedication required. California Pizza Kitchen values diversity and inclusivity and proudly operates as an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to join their team.

Ultimately, working as a Pantry Cook at California Pizza Kitchen is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to grow professionally in a creative culinary environment within a progressive company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and career progression. Joining CPK means becoming part of a team that continually strives to provide memorable dining experiences through a shared passion for food, service excellence, and a culture that rocks!