Pizza Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its innovative approach to pizza and a commitment to delivering a memorable guest experience. Founded over 35 years ago, CPK has built a culture based on the philosophy R.O.C.K.S, which stands for Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and Service. This philosophy underpins a work environment that is inclusive, fun, and focused on career growth and exceptional service. The company takes pride in creating a workplace culture where team members feel valued and empowered to contribute their creativity and passion for food. With a diverse team and a commitment to ongoing training and development, CPK offers employees the chance to grow within a vibrant and supportive company.

At CPK, the role of a Pizza Chef is pivotal in maintaining the high standards of food quality and sanitation that the brand is known for. This position is not only about culinary skills but also about embodying the CPK spirit through outstanding service, teamwork, and a passion for the food they prepare. The Pizza Chef is responsible for ensuring that every pizza leaving their station meets the restaurant's quality and taste standards. They are experts in handling the "Dough-Pro" machine, performing line checks, and completing prep par sheets with accuracy and efficiency. The role requires a keen attention to detail with safe and sanitary handling of equipment and ingredients, maintaining proper temperatures, and executing operational side work to support the kitchen's workflow.

This full or part-time position offers competitive compensation, with a pay range between $16.90 to $20.90 per hour, and flexible shifts to accommodate a variety of schedules. CPK provides an excellent training program to help new team members develop their skills and unlock unlimited career advancement opportunities within the company. Additionally, employees benefit from team dining discounts, a diverse and welcoming culture, and holiday closures that respect work-life balance. Employees of roles such as Server, Bartender, Take Out, Host, and Busser also have the opportunity to earn tips.

Joining CPK means joining a team that cherishes its culture and guests equally. Pizza Chefs at CPK live out the company’s High 5 values: loving the brand, encouraging authenticity and fun, working collaboratively, obsessing over service details, and passionately selling the menu items. The role is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic, energetic environments and have a passion for food, creative cooking, and creating memorable dining experiences for guests. CPK is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusiveness, ensuring every applicant is treated with respect without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or any other protected characteristic.