Prep Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned restaurant chain known for its innovative approach to Californian cuisine and exceptional dining experiences. With over 35 years in the industry, CPK has established itself as a leader in casual dining by offering a diverse and flavorful menu featuring globally inspired dishes, including their signature pizzas, pastas, and salads. The company prides itself on fostering a vibrant culture embodied in its R.O.C.K.S philosophy, which stands for Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness, and epic Service. This philosophy underlines the company’s commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally.

CPK is currently offering an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about food and enjoy working in a dynamic, fun atmosphere to join its team as a Prep Cook. This role is a fantastic entry point for those looking to build or advance a career in the culinary and hospitality industry. As a Prep Cook at California Pizza Kitchen, you will play an essential part in maintaining the high standards of food quality and sanitation that the company is known for. Your work directly impacts the dining experience of every guest, helping to ensure that meals are prepared safely, consistently, and with the utmost care.

The Prep Cook position involves following established recipes, procedures, specifications, and techniques to prepare food items accurately and efficiently. You will assist in receiving inventory, handling daily counts of prepared food, maintaining proper storage, and adhering to rotation procedures to minimize waste and maintain freshness. The role also requires a diligent practice and teaching of safe and sanitary handling of all kitchen equipment and tools, including cutting boards, counter tops, knives, and other utensils.

CPK values teamwork and communication highly, and as part of the kitchen team, you will collaborate closely with fellow staff members to open and close stations, perform necessary side work duties, and keep kitchen equipment at the proper temperature throughout your shift. This role offers flexible shifts and both full-time and part-time opportunities, making it an attractive position for those seeking varied work schedules that fit their lifestyle.

In addition to competitive compensation, California Pizza Kitchen supports its employees with a comprehensive set of benefits that include health, dental, and disability insurance, along with a 401K plan for retirement savings. Employees enjoy perks such as flexible scheduling, an excellent training program to help you excel, team member dining discounts, holiday closures, and unlimited career advancement opportunities within the company. CPK's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures an inviting workplace where every team member has a seat at the table. The hourly pay range for the Prep Cook role currently falls between $19.18 and $21.18.

Joining CPK means becoming part of a team that loves what they do and is devoted to delivering epic service to every guest. If you are enthusiastic about food, attentive to detail, and ready to develop your skills in a supportive, fun environment, this role at California Pizza Kitchen offers a vibrant and rewarding career path that is truly #ROCKSolid.