Pizza Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned restaurant chain that has been serving innovative and delicious California-style pizzas and other dishes for over 35 years. Known for its vibrant and inclusive culture, CPK prides itself on a philosophy called R.O.C.K.S, which stands for Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and epic Service. These values shape an environment where team members can thrive, develop their skills, and advance their careers in a fun and dynamic workplace.

CPK operates with a commitment to its employees by offering competitive compensation, flexible shifts, and both full-time and part-time opportunities, making it an attractive place to work for a diverse range of candidates. The company supports a diverse workplace culture and places strong emphasis on training, career advancement, and quality customer service. Employees enjoy various perks including dining discounts, holiday closures, and an excellent training program designed to foster continuous development and success.

The role of a Pizza Chef at California Pizza Kitchen is vital to maintaining the high standards that CPK is known for. A Pizza Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking pizzas according to the restaurant’s recipes while ensuring food quality and sanitation protocols are strictly followed. This position requires working with the "Dough-Pro" machine, a key piece of equipment used in pizza preparation, and playing an active role in line checks and prep sheet completion to keep operations smooth. The Pizza Chef is integral to preparing all items needed at the pizza station, practicing and teaching safe handling of kitchen tools and equipment, and performing station opening, closing, and side work duties during each shift.

Beyond technical skills, this position requires a passion for hospitality and food, a readiness to work in a team-oriented environment, and a commitment to providing epic service by prioritizing guest satisfaction at all times. Pizza Chefs at CPK embody the company’s High 5 principles: loving CPK, encouraging authenticity, working well as a team, obsessing over service details, and selling menu items with passion. The role is suitable for individuals who enjoy a fast-paced, adventurous atmosphere and are eager to contribute to memorable dining experiences.

CPK welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, reaffirming its stance as an equal opportunity employer that values inclusivity and diversity. The restaurant provides full job descriptions including details on physical demands upon request. This opportunity is ideal for those who seek to start or continue their career in the culinary industry within a supportive and thriving company setting, emphasizing growth, respect, and excellence in service.