Pizza Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is an innovative and beloved restaurant chain known for its creative, California-style cuisine and commitment to quality service. Founded over 35 years ago, CPK has cultivated a vibrant culture known as R.O.C.K.S - an acronym that stands for Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and Service. This philosophy forms the backbone of the company’s work environment, encouraging team members to collaborate closely, grow personally and professionally, and deliver an unforgettable dining experience to guests. As a trailblazer in casual dining with a diverse menu of delicious pizzas, pastas, salads, and more, CPK is dedicated to culinary excellence while promoting a supportive and inclusive workplace. Their culture emphasizes respect for all employees and customers, open and honest communication, opportunities for ongoing career growth, kindness as a core value, and service that exceeds expectations.

CPK currently offers both full-time and part-time opportunities along with competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible shifts, and an excellent training program that ensures every employee is set up for success. Employees also enjoy perks such as team member dining discounts, diverse workplace culture, holiday closures, and unlimited career advancement opportunities within a nationally recognized brand. These benefits create a strong foundation for individuals looking to build a #ROCKSolid career in the restaurant industry.

The role of Pizza Chef at California Pizza Kitchen is designed for candidates who are passionate about food, enjoy working in a dynamic and fun atmosphere, and want to bring California creativity to every meal. The Pizza Chef plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards for food quality and sanitation while ensuring the timely preparation of all pizza station recipes. This position requires teamwork, attention to detail, and a passion for culinary excellence. Pizza Chefs are skilled in operating specialized equipment such as the "Dough-Pro" machine, supporting line check processes, completing prep par sheets each shift, and preparing all station items as needed. They practice and teach safe and sanitary handling of cutting boards, knives, countertops, and kitchen equipment. Additionally, they maintain proper equipment temperatures and perform opening, closing, and side work duties for their stations. A successful Pizza Chef not only meets but exceeds expectations for service and food quality, contributing to every guest having a memorable dining experience by embracing the CPK High 5 values: loving the restaurant, encouraging fun and individuality, teamwork, obsession with service details, and passion for the menu.

This role is ideal for candidates with three to six months of related experience or training, who have a genuine enthusiasm for the culinary field and hospitality industry. California Pizza Kitchen values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Joining CPK means being part of a vibrant team dedicated to quality, creativity, and exceptional guest experiences. If you have the adventurous spirit and desire to grow your career in a respected brand with a strong culture, this Pizza Chef position offers a great opportunity to do so within a supportive and innovative company.