Pasta Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in innovative and delicious California-style pizza dishes. Established over 35 years ago, CPK has become synonymous with creativity, outstanding food quality, and a vibrant dining experience. The company prides itself on cultivating a workplace culture built on the R.O.C.K.S. philosophy, which stands for Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and Service. This unique culture creates an engaging and supportive environment for employees, fostering both personal and professional growth. With a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, California Pizza Kitchen is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or other legally protected classifications.

The company offers competitive compensation, flexible shifts, both full and part-time positions, and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees benefit from an excellent training program that equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles. There are also unlimited career advancement opportunities, allowing team members to grow within the organization. Team member dining discounts and holiday closures further enhance the employee experience, making CPK an attractive and rewarding place to work.

The role of a Pasta Cook at California Pizza Kitchen is perfect for individuals passionate about food and eager to work in a dynamic and fun atmosphere. As a Pasta Cook, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality and sanitation while preparing pastas, sandwiches, and grilled items. You will play a vital role in delivering memorable dining experiences by adhering to the CPK High 5 service principles: demonstrating love for the company, encouraging individuality, working collaboratively as a team, obsessing over service details, and passionately promoting the menu items.

This position requires three to six months of related experience or training and involves preparing all necessary station items, practicing safe and sanitary food handling practices, maintaining proper equipment temperatures, and supporting line checks and prep activities. The Pasta Cook role demands a commitment to excellence, teamwork, and consistency to ensure that every guest feels valued and enjoys a delicious, creatively crafted meal.

Working at CPK not only means being part of a well-established brand but also joining a culture that truly rocks. If you enjoy sharing your culinary skills with others and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your passion for food and customer service is celebrated, this opportunity is ideal. California Pizza Kitchen looks forward to welcoming passionate new team members eager to start their #ROCKSolid career and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.