Pizza Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that has been delighting guests with its innovative and fresh California-style cuisine for over 35 years. Known for its commitment to quality, creativity, and a guest-centric approach, CPK has cultivated a culture that ROCKS — Respect, Opportunities, Communication, Kindness, and Service. This philosophy drives the vibrant and inclusive workplace environment where employees are encouraged to grow their careers while delivering exceptional dining experiences. As a company that values diversity and equal opportunity, CPK welcomes team members from all walks of life to join their family and contribute to their ongoing success and culture of excellence.

CPK offers competitive compensation for their team members, along with a host of additional benefits such as flexible shifts, opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment, comprehensive training programs, and unlimited chances for career advancement. Employees enjoy team member dining discounts and experience working in a fun and dynamic atmosphere where their contribution truly matters. The company also respects holiday closures, allowing for meaningful downtime to recharge and enjoy personal life.

The role of the Pizza Chef at California Pizza Kitchen is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food, culinary creativity, and providing an exceptional dining experience. This is a hands-on role in which the Pizza Chef plays a critical part in maintaining the highest standards of food quality and sanitation. The Pizza Chef will be deeply involved in the preparation of pizzas, working with the "Dough-Pro" machine to create the perfect dough, and ensuring that all pizza station recipes are executed timely and accurately. Attention to detail is paramount as the Pizza Chef supports line checks, completes prep par sheets each shift, and performs essential station opening, closing, and side work duties.

Working as a Pizza Chef at CPK means embodying the company values and the enthusiasm expressed through the CPK High 5: loving CPK, encouraging team members to be themselves, working cohesively as a team, obsessing over service details, and having a passion for selling the menu items. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who thrives in a team-oriented environment, has an adventurous spirit, and a love for culinary arts. They will be tasked with practicing and teaching safe and sanitary handling procedures for all food preparation equipment, ensuring the utmost respect for health standards.

This role requires candidates to have at least three to six months of related experience or training in food preparation or culinary services. The job is an excellent fit for those seeking flexible work schedules and a career path that can expand within the vibrant and growing organization that is California Pizza Kitchen. With a unique culture that ROCKS, this position offers a fulfilling and enjoyable working environment where employees are valued and supported every step of the way. CPK is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment where everyone has a seat at their table. A full job description, including the physical demands of the position, is available upon request. Whether you are a culinary enthusiast looking to sharpen your skills or an experienced food professional eager to engage with a passionate team, joining California Pizza Kitchen as a Pizza Chef is an opportunity to build your career on a solid foundation of respect, opportunity, and epic service.