Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.00 - $17.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive compensation
Flexible Shifts
Full-time opportunities
part-time opportunities
benefits
training program
Career advancement opportunities
Team Member Dining Discounts
holiday closures

Job Description

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that has been delighting guests with innovative pizzas and creative dishes influenced by California flavors for over 35 years. Founded on a philosophy known as R.O.C.K.S, representing Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and epic Service, CPK has cultivated a deeply rooted culture that cherishes teamwork, guest satisfaction, and career growth. The company is widely recognized for its vibrant, diverse workforce and commitment to providing a welcoming environment for both its employees and customers. With flexible shifts, competitive compensation, and a variety of full and part-time opportunities, CPK prioritizes supporting its team members' professional development through excellent training programs and unlimited career advancement potential. The organization also values work-life balance, offering holiday closures and team member dining discounts as part of its attractive benefits package.

For those passionate about food and culinary creativity, joining California Pizza Kitchen as a Pasta Cook offers an exciting career path in the restaurant industry. This role primarily focuses on preparing a delicious variety of pasta dishes, sandwiches, and grilled items while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and sanitation. The Pasta Cook plays a crucial role in ensuring that each meal served meets CPK's reputation for excellence, helping guests enjoy memorable dining experiences. Working in a fast-paced, fun, and dynamic atmosphere, this position encourages individuals with an adventurous spirit and love for cooking to express their skills and contribute to the team’s success. Members of the kitchen staff embrace CPK's High 5 values, which promote passion for food, teamwork, attention to service details, honesty about menu offerings, and a genuine enthusiasm for working at CPK. This positive and supportive environment helps build strong camaraderie and satisfaction among employees, making it a rewarding place to grow one’s culinary career.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Three to six months related experience or training
  • Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Strong commitment to guest service and food quality
  • Ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures
  • Effective team player with good communication skills
  • Reliable and punctual work ethic

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Three to six months of related cooking experience or training
  • Familiarity with food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic kitchen environment
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Passion for food and culinary creativity
  • Basic knife handling skills

Job Duties

  • Prepare pastas, sandwiches, and grilled items accurately and timely
  • Maintain food quality and sanitation standards
  • Support line checks and complete prep par sheets each shift
  • Prepare necessary items for assigned station as needed
  • Practice and teach safe and sanitary handling of equipment and food prep areas
  • Maintain proper equipment temperatures
  • Perform station opening, closing, and side work duties each shift

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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