Pizza Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in innovative, California-style pizza and cuisine. Established over 35 years ago, CPK has built a thriving, inclusive culture guided by its philosophy called R.O.C.K.S, which stands for Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and epic Service. This culture is designed to promote a positive work environment where team members feel valued, empowered, and motivated to excel in their roles. CPK prides itself on delivering creative, high-quality food paired with exceptional guest service, making dining an enjoyable and memorable experience for every guest.

CPK offers employment opportunities with competitive compensation, flexible shifts, and positions available for both full-time and part-time team members. Employees benefit from a comprehensive training program that fosters skill development and prepares individuals for advancement within the company. Career growth is encouraged, supported by unlimited pathways for advancement thanks to CPK's commitment to nurturing talent. The workplace values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and kindness. Additional perks include team member dining discounts, holiday closures for work-life balance, and a friendly, fun working atmosphere.

The Pizza Chef role at California Pizza Kitchen is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where creativity and food passion are at the forefront. As a Pizza Chef, individuals bring California creativity to every meal by crafting high-quality pizzas while maintaining the highest standards for food safety and sanitation. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working with food, love to cook, and like working in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Pizza Chefs at CPK help ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience by focusing on the details that make food exceptional and service outstanding. Team members embrace the company's High 5 principles which emphasize love for CPK, having fun and being authentic, teamwork, dedication to service details, and passion for the menu items.

Pizza Chefs operate specialized equipment, including the "Dough-Pro" machine, and play a key role in the preparation and quality control processes. They support line checks, complete preparation sheets during shifts, and perform opening, closing, and side work duties to ensure stations are running smoothly and efficiently. This role requires knowledge of safe and sanitary handling practices for kitchen tools and equipment as well as maintaining proper temperature controls to comply with health standards. Typically, candidates for this position have three to six months of related experience or training in food preparation or culinary settings. This is a fantastic entry-level position for food lovers who want to grow and advance their careers within a respected restaurant brand.

California Pizza Kitchen is committed to equal employment opportunities and fosters an environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or any other protected classification. Everyone is welcome and valued at CPK, making it a place where every team member has a seat at the table. A full job description including physical demands is available upon request.