Pantry Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a nationally recognized casual dining restaurant chain that has been serving innovative California-style cuisine for over 35 years. Known for its welcoming and diverse culture, CPK prides itself on its ROCKS philosophy, which represents Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and epic Service. This foundational motto helps foster a unique environment where associates feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. CPK’s mission revolves around creating extraordinary experiences for every guest through exceptional food made with fresh ingredients and inspired culinary creativity. The company’s long-standing commitment to employee growth and satisfaction makes it an excellent place to build a career. The culture at CPK is further enriched by its dedication to team inclusiveness and its ongoing encouragement of associates to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Flexible shifts and opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment allows team members to find a work-life balance that suits their lifestyle. CPK also offers competitive compensation, outstanding training programs, and extensive career advancement opportunities enabling associates to grow within the organization.

The Pantry Cook role at California Pizza Kitchen is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation and working in a dynamic, fun culinary environment. Pantry Cooks play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards for food quality, sanitation, and station maintenance. They focus on the timely preparation of salads and desserts and assist in supporting the overall kitchen workflow by completing prep par sheets and managing station side work duties. This position demands a keen attention to detail, a commitment to food safety procedures, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests. Pantry Cooks at CPK embody the CPK High 5 customer service principles, which include loving the restaurant, encouraging authenticity and fun, working as a team to serve guests better, obsessing over service details, and being passionate about promoting the menu offerings. With a pay range between $16 and $23.25 per hour, this role offers a competitive wage along with benefits such as 401K, health, dental, and disability insurance for eligible employees. As an equal opportunity employer, CPK welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and upholds a nondiscriminatory hiring process. Joining the CPK team as a Pantry Cook means becoming part of a community motivated by culinary excellence, inclusivity, and continuous professional growth.