Pasta Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in innovative and fresh Californian cuisine with an emphasis on pizzas, pastas, salads, and other flavorful dishes. Founded over 35 years ago, CPK has consistently aimed to create a welcoming and dynamic environment, both for its guests and its employees. The company champions a culture known as R.O.C.K.S, which stands for Respect, Opportunities, Communication, Kindness, and Service. This philosophy underpins the company's mission to provide not only delicious food but also an inspiring and supportive workplace where team members can thrive and grow in their careers.

As a forward-thinking restaurant brand, California Pizza Kitchen takes pride in fostering inclusivity and diversity within its teams. The company encourages individuality and creativity while maintaining a strong focus on teamwork and hospitality. Through a comprehensive training program and ongoing career development, CPK ensures that its employees are equipped to deliver exceptional guest experiences and progress in their professional journeys.

Joining CPK as a Pasta Cook means becoming part of a passionate team focused on delivering memorable dining moments in a fun and vibrant atmosphere. This role is perfect for individuals who have a love for food, a zest for culinary adventure, and enjoy working collaboratively to create top-notch dishes. The Pasta Cook is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality and sanitation. This includes preparing a variety of pasta dishes, sandwiches, and grilled items with precision and care. Attention to detail and a commitment to safety are fundamental aspects of this position, as is supporting the line checks, preparing necessary station items, and performing essential opening, closing, and side work duties.

CPK values team members who embrace its High 5 service principles: loving CPK and showing it, encouraging fun and authenticity, fostering teamwork to serve guests better, obsessing over service details, and passionately promoting the menu. These guiding principles help create a unique guest experience that distinguishes CPK in the casual dining industry.

Employees at CPK enjoy a range of perks and benefits designed to support their work-life balance and career growth. These include competitive compensation, flexible shifts, opportunities for full-time and part-time employment, comprehensive benefits packages, and valuable training programs. Team members receive dining discounts and work in an inclusive environment where holiday closures are respected, allowing them quality time with family and friends.

This position requires between three and six months of related experience or training, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their culinary skills and build a long-term career in the food service industry. California Pizza Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and ensuring that every individual feels valued and included, with no discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or any protected classification. A detailed job description, including the physical demands of the role, is available upon request. By joining the CPK team, you embark on a #ROCKSolid career fueled by passion, teamwork, and a dedication to outstanding service.