Prep Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is an innovative casual dining restaurant chain known for its creative approach to Californian cuisine. Established over 35 years ago, CPK has built a vibrant culture centered around its unique R.O.C.K.S philosophy, which stands for Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and Service. This culture creates a dynamic work environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers. At CPK, the team plays a crucial role in delivering memorable dining experiences to guests by prioritizing quality service and culinary excellence.

CPK is currently seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join as Prep Cooks. This role is essential in maintaining the high standards for food quality and sanitation that define the CPK brand. Prep Cooks are responsible for following precise recipes, procedures, specifications, and culinary techniques to ensure consistency and excellence in every dish. In addition to preparing ingredients, these team members assist with receiving goods, managing daily inventory of prepared foods, and maintaining proper storage and rotation practices to maximize freshness and safety.

The Prep Cook position at California Pizza Kitchen is ideal for those who thrive in a lively, team-oriented environment and have a passion for food preparation. This role offers full and part-time schedules with flexible shifts, competitive pay ranging from $17.75 to $19.75 per hour, and an excellent training program to support career advancement. Successful candidates will become integral to the culinary team, embodying the CPK High 5 values: loving CPK and showing it, encouraging genuine self-expression, collaborating as a team, obsessing over service details, and passionately representing the menu.

Moreover, CPK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. Benefits available to eligible employees include health insurance, dental coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) plan, and various state-mandated benefits. CPK also offers team member dining discounts, holiday closures for work-life balance, and opportunities for advancement within the company. Whether you are starting your career or seeking a new place to grow your culinary skills, the Prep Cook position at California Pizza Kitchen is an excellent choice for a rewarding hospitality career.