Pasta Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned American casual dining restaurant chain known for its innovative approach to pizza and other culinary offerings, blending bold flavors and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Established over 35 years ago, CPK has developed a culture that revolves around the philosophy of R.O.C.K.S, which stands for Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness, and epic Service. This unique culture has helped the company nurture a workplace environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and a passion for food. CPK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive setting where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the company’s success. CPK operates with a focus on exceptional guest experiences, striving to embody the spirit of California creativity in every dish served and every interaction with customers.

The Pasta Cook role at California Pizza Kitchen is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation and eager to work in a dynamic, lively atmosphere. This position is ideal for those who enjoy demonstrating their culinary skills, providing top-notch service, and contributing to a team environment that takes pride in delivering a memorable dining experience. The Pasta Cook is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality and sanitation while ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of pasta dishes, sandwiches, and grilled items. This role supports the line-check process, completes prep par sheets every shift, and preps all necessary items for their designated station, helping to keep kitchen operations efficient and organized.

CPK emphasizes safety and hygiene, expecting Pasta Cooks to practice and teach safe and sanitary handling of cutting boards, counter tops, knives, and other equipment. Maintaining proper temperature of equipment and performing station opening, closing, and side work duties during each shift are critical responsibilities. CPK offers competitive compensation and flexible shifts, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available, allowing candidates to find a schedule that suits their lifestyle and career goals. The company prides itself on an excellent training program, unlimited career advancement opportunities, and team member dining discounts. Employees also benefit from working in a diverse culture with holiday closures to recharge and balance their personal lives.

Joining CPK as a Pasta Cook means becoming part of a team that lives by the CPK High 5 core values: loving CPK and showing it, encouraging authenticity and fun, collaborating as a team to serve guests better, obsessing over service details, and passionately selling menu items. This role seeks individuals ready to contribute actively to the company's welcoming culture, eager to refine their culinary skills, and enthusiastic about delivering exceptional food and service. If you are ready to start your #ROCKSolid career in a company that values respect, opportunities, communication, kindness, and epic service, California Pizza Kitchen invites you to apply and grow your career with them.