Prep Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned restaurant chain with over 35 years of experience revolutionizing the dining scene through its unique blend of creative California-style pizzas and an inviting atmosphere. Established with a strong philosophy, known as R.O.C.K.S, which stands for Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and Service, CPK has cultivated a workplace culture that truly rocks. This culture fosters inclusivity, respect, and fun, making it an ideal environment for individuals passionate about food and hospitality. Known for its diverse culture, CPK provides flexible shifts and both full-time and part-time roles to accommodate various lifestyles and commitments. Competitive compensation, excellent training programs, and unlimited career advancement opportunities underscore CPK's commitment to nurturing talent and rewarding dedication.

As a Prep Cook at California Pizza Kitchen, you become an essential part of a dynamic and engaging team that is dedicated to delivering an epic service experience to every guest. The role centers on bringing California creativity to each meal, maintaining the highest standards of food quality and sanitation. Prep Cooks are the backbone of the kitchen, tasked with following detailed recipes, procedures, specifications, and techniques to ensure perfect consistency and flavor. This is an entry-level position ideal for those passionate about the culinary arts, eager to grow their skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, fun atmosphere. The role involves assisting with receiving inventory, daily food preparation, proper storage and rotation of products, and adhering strictly to all safety and sanitation protocols, including safe handling of cutting boards, knives, and kitchen equipment. Prep Cooks are also responsible for maintaining proper equipment temperatures and executing station opening, closing, and side work duties with precision and care.

At the heart of this role is a commitment to embodying and living out the CPK High 5 values, which include loving CPK so much that it shows, encouraging authenticity and fun among team members, working collaboratively to elevate guest service, obsessing over service details, and passionately selling the menu offerings because of genuine enthusiasm for CPK's food and drinks. By joining CPK as a Prep Cook, employees embark on a #ROCKSolid career path that supports growth, training, and team member dining discounts, all within a culture that respects and values every individual. CPK’s dedication to equal employment opportunity ensures a welcoming environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or any other protected characteristic.