Pizza Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned American casual dining restaurant chain known for its innovative and California-inspired menu, featuring a wide variety of pizzas, pastas, salads, and other delicious offerings. Established over 35 years ago, CPK has built a strong reputation not only for its unique dishes but also for its vibrant and inclusive workplace culture, which is centered around the philosophy of R.O.C.K.S—Respect, Opportunities, Communication, Kindness, and Service. This philosophy has helped CPK create a professional environment where team members can thrive, grow, and truly enjoy their work. CPK values diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring a seat at the table for everyone, and prides itself on delivering memorable dining experiences through passionate and dedicated employees.

The role of a Pizza Chef at California Pizza Kitchen is vital in maintaining the high standards that patrons expect. As a Pizza Chef, you will be part of a dynamic team that brings creativity and culinary expertise to every meal, ensuring each guest receives top-notch service and delicious food. This position offers flexible shifts and opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment, making it suitable for a variety of lifestyles and schedules. Compensation for this role ranges from $16.90 to $20.90 per hour, reflecting competitive pay standards in the industry.

This role is highly engaging and perfect for individuals who have a passion for food, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in their craft. The Pizza Chef will be responsible for preparing pizzas according to CPK’s strict quality and sanitation standards, including the expert operation of the "Dough-Pro" dough mixer. You will support the line checks process, complete prep sheets, and perform opening and closing duties for your station. Maintaining safe and sanitary food handling practices is a must, as is monitoring equipment temperatures and keeping the station clean and well-prepared for service.

CPK provides an excellent training program to help new hires become experts in their roles and offers unlimited career advancement opportunities for those interested in growing within the company. The team culture emphasizes fun, mutual respect, and collaboration. Members are encouraged to be themselves, work as a team, and obsess over service details, continually selling and sharing their passion for CPK’s menu and drinks. Moreover, the company offers a range of benefits, including health, dental, and disability insurance, a 401K plan, holiday closures, and dining discounts for team members.

Joining California Pizza Kitchen as a Pizza Chef means becoming part of a company that values its people as much as its food. You will be welcomed into a diverse culture where kindness and communication are at the forefront, and your efforts are recognized as key to delivering epic service. This role is ideal for individuals with three to six months of related experience or training who want to build a #ROCKSolid career in a supportive and exciting restaurant environment.