Pizza Cook

Kailua, HI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Full and part time opportunities

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

Job Description

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned restaurant chain specializing in innovative California-style cuisine with a focus on pizzas crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients. With over 35 years in the industry, CPK has built a strong brand recognized for its creativity, inviting atmosphere, and commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience. CPK is known for fostering a work culture rooted in its R.O.C.K.S philosophy, which stands for Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and epic Service. This culture aims to create a positive environment where team members are valued, supported, and motivated to excel.

As a Pizza Chef at California Pizza Kitchen, you play a vital role in maintaining the brand's reputation for culinary excellence and exceptional customer service. This position specializes in crafting pizzas with precision and care, ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen meets the highest standards of food quality and sanitation. Working as part of a dynamic kitchen team, you will operate specialized equipment such as the "Dough-Pro" machine to prepare dough consistently and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include timely preparation of pizzas according to established recipes, maintaining safe and sanitary food handling practices, and contributing to the overall flow and cleanliness of the kitchen.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food, with an adventurous spirit who enjoy working in a lively, fun atmosphere. It offers opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment, with flexible shifts to accommodate varying schedules. California Pizza Kitchen values career development and offers an excellent training program designed to help team members build their skills and advance within the company. Employees receive competitive compensation along with benefits that support their wellbeing. Additional perks include dining discounts, a diverse and inclusive work culture, and holiday closures to encourage work-life balance.

Joining CPK means becoming part of a team that prioritizes guest satisfaction through their unique High 5 service principles: loving the brand, encouraging authenticity, teamwork, attention to detail, and passion for the menu offerings. The company is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and prohibits discrimination on any protected grounds. If you are passionate about food, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to grow your career in a supportive environment, the Pizza Chef role at California Pizza Kitchen offers a fantastic opportunity to do just that.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
3 to 6 months related experience or training
ability to stand for extended periods
capacity to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
willingness to learn and take direction
good physical stamina
ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols

Job Qualifications

3 to 6 months related experience or training
passion for food and adventurous spirit
ability to work in a fast paced dynamic team environment
good communication skills
commitment to high food quality and sanitation standards
ability to follow recipes and operational procedures

Job Duties

maintain highest standards for food quality and sanitation
assure timely preparation of all pizza station recipes
operate "Dough-Pro" machine expertly
support line checks process and complete prep par sheets each shift
prepare necessary items for pizza station as needed
practice and teach safe sanitary handling of cutting boards counter tops knives and equipment
maintain proper temperature of equipment
perform station opening closing and side work duties each shift