Pizza Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned American casual dining restaurant chain that has been delighting guests with innovative California-style pizzas and creative dishes for over 35 years. Founded on the philosophy of R.O.C.K.S — Respect, Opportunities, Communication, Kindness, and Service — CPK has built a workplace culture that truly rocks. With a commitment to employee growth and an inclusive team environment, CPK nurtures a diverse workforce passionate about delivering memorable dining experiences. The company's dedication to quality food, exceptional customer service, and employee satisfaction makes it a top choice for food enthusiasts and hospitality professionals alike.

At California Pizza Kitchen, being part of the team means joining a vibrant and fun atmosphere where creativity is encouraged, and every team member plays an integral role in guest satisfaction. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible shifts, and opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment, ensuring that team members can find a schedule that fits their lifestyle. Employees enjoy a variety of benefits, including a comprehensive training program designed to develop culinary skills and career growth alongside unlimited advancement opportunities. Team member dining discounts, holiday closures, and a supportive, diverse culture contribute to a rewarding work environment.

The role of Pizza Chef at CPK taps into a passion for food, an adventurous spirit, and the desire to work with a dynamic team. Pizza Chefs are key contributors to the overall dining experience, ensuring that each guest receives a high-quality, freshly prepared meal while upholding strict standards of food safety and sanitation. This position requires expertise in handling the Dough-Pro machine, preparing pizza station recipes timely, conducting line checks, and completing prep par sheets to maintain operational excellence.

Pizza Chefs at California Pizza Kitchen live out the core values of the company’s High 5 principles: loving CPK and showing it, encouraging authenticity and fun among the team, collaborating to serve guests better, obsessing over service details, and selling the menu with passion and pride. This is not just a job but an opportunity to join a culture that celebrates passion for food, exceptional teamwork, and a shared dedication to service excellence.

In this role, the Pizza Chef will maintain the highest food quality by practicing and teaching safe handling of kitchen tools and equipment, maintaining the proper temperature of cooking appliances, and performing station opening, closing, and side work duties each shift. With three to six months of related experience or training preferred, candidates prepared to embrace this role will find themselves part of a thriving community committed to culinary artistry and guest satisfaction. California Pizza Kitchen fosters inclusivity and equal opportunity employment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds to join their table. The full job description, including physical demands, is available upon request.