Pasta Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned American restaurant chain that specializes in innovative California-style pizza, alongside a diverse menu featuring pastas, sandwiches, salads, and delicious appetizers. Established over 35 years ago, CPK has cultivated a strong reputation for its commitment to quality, creativity, and outstanding guest experiences. The company embraces a unique culture termed R.O.C.K.S, which stands for Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and Service, reflecting its dedication to building an inclusive and positive work environment for all team members. This philosophy fosters a collaborative and energetic workplace where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

CPK is dedicated to providing flexible employment opportunities, including full and part-time positions, to accommodate diverse lifestyles and schedules. With an emphasis on training, career growth, and maintaining a culture of fun, the restaurant provides its employees not only with competitive pay but also a range of benefits including health and dental insurance, 401K plans, paid holidays, and team member dining discounts.

The position of Pasta Cook at California Pizza Kitchen presents an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food and culinary excellence, seeking to develop a career in a fast-paced, friendly kitchen environment. Pasta Cooks play an integral role in upholding CPK’s reputation by ensuring food preparation meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and presentation. This role requires attention to both detail and speed, as the cooks prepare an array of dishes such as pastas, sandwiches, and grilled items while supporting kitchen operations via line checks and prep activities.

Those who join CPK as Pasta Cooks become part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering the 'CPK High 5' service values: loving CPK, encouraging authenticity and fun, teamwork, obsession with service details, and passionate menu knowledge. Employees not only contribute to delightful guest experiences but also gain professional growth through an excellent training program and unlimited career advancement opportunities within the company’s diverse culinary landscape.

This position offers a pay range of $15.92 to $20.92 per hour and encourages candidates with three to six months of related experience or training to apply. California Pizza Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer, emphasizing inclusivity and diversity, ensuring all individuals have equal chances to join and grow within the company. Additional details, including physical job demands, are available upon request, ensuring transparency and workplace safety.