Pizza Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that has been delighting guests with innovative and high-quality food for over 35 years. Known for its distinctive California creativity, CPK has established a unique culture founded on its R.O.C.K.S philosophy — Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and epic Service. This philosophy underpins the company culture and fosters an environment where team members enjoy respect, ample growth opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. California Pizza Kitchen prides itself on being a dynamic, fun, and engaging workplace that encourages employees to be their authentic selves while delivering outstanding customer experiences.

As a leader in the casual dining space, CPK offers a diverse and welcoming culture where employees can build a #ROCKSolid career. The organization emphasizes teamwork and service excellence, creating memorable dining occasions through passionate food preparation and personal attention to guests. They provide competitive compensation, flexible shifts, opportunities for both full and part-time work, and an excellent training program designed to nurture culinary skills and service know-how. Career advancement is a key focus, with unlimited potential for growth within the company. Employees also enjoy various perks, including team member dining discounts, holiday closures, and a friendly, diverse work environment.

The role of Pizza Chef at California Pizza Kitchen offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food and eager to sharpen their culinary craft in a vibrant setting. The Pizza Chef is essential in upholding the highest standards of food quality and sanitation while ensuring timely preparation of pizzas and related station recipes. They are skilled operators of the dough preparation equipment known as the "Dough-Pro" machine, contributing to efficient station work and excellent guest satisfaction.

Pizza Chefs at CPK are entrusted with maintaining food safety protocols regarding equipment, cutting boards, knives, and work surfaces, consistently practicing and teaching sanitary handling throughout their shift. Their responsibilities include supporting line checks, completing prep sheets, station opening and closing duties, and maintaining equipment at proper temperatures. Candidates should ideally have three to six months of related experience or culinary training to excel in this position.

Joining California Pizza Kitchen means becoming part of a team that embodies the CPK High 5 values: loving the brand, having fun and being authentic, teamwork-driven service, attention to service details, and genuine passion for menu items. The environment fosters creativity, camaraderie, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the dining experience. CPK welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, reinforcing their stance as an equal opportunity employer, making sure everyone has a seat at their table. This role is perfect for anyone eager to join a culture that rocks, grow within a successful company, and be part of a team delivering epic service every day.