Pizza Cook

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned American restaurant chain specializing in innovative, California-style pizza and other creative cuisine. Established over 35 years ago, CPK has cultivated a vibrant and inclusive culture centered around its unique R.O.C.K.S philosophy: Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and exceptional Service. This philosophy fosters a supportive workplace environment where team members are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and contribute to delivering memorable dining experiences. Known for its commitment to culinary creativity, quality ingredients, and guest satisfaction, CPK stands out in the casual dining sector as a brand that values its employees as much as its food. CPK offers a variety of employment opportunities including both full-time and part-time positions, providing flexible shifts that accommodate diverse lifestyles and schedules. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive training programs, dining discounts, and a path to unlimited career advancement within the company. Embracing diversity and inclusiveness, CPK ensures that everyone has a seat at their table and fosters a culture where individuality is celebrated and everyone feels valued. The Pizza Chef role at California Pizza Kitchen is an exciting opportunity for those with a passion for food and a flair for creativity in a dynamic, fun environment. The Pizza Chef plays a critical role in maintaining the high standards of food quality, preparation, and sanitation that CPK is famous for. This involves expert handling and preparation of all pizza station recipes, including mastery of the "Dough-Pro" machine—a key piece of equipment used to prepare perfect pizza dough consistently. Pizza Chefs are responsible for ensuring that food items are prepared timely and correctly, while also supporting team efforts through line checks and completing prep par sheets each shift. Their work involves practicing, maintaining, and teaching safe and sanitary handling of kitchen tools and surfaces such as cutting boards, countertops, and knives, and ensuring that all equipment is kept at the proper temperatures. The Pizza Chef assists in station opening, closing, and side work duties, which are essential to smooth and efficient kitchen operations. Successful candidates for this role will excel in adhering to CPK’s High 5 service standards, which include showing love for the brand, being authentic and having fun, collaborating effectively with the team, obsessing over service details, and demonstrating passion for the menu’s food and drinks. They will thrive in a team-oriented environment and be committed to enhancing the guest experience with every meal served, embodying the spirit of California creativity and culinary excellence. CPK’s inclusive workplace culture and commitment to equal opportunity employment ensure that all applicants receive fair consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or any other legally protected classification. The organization provides detailed job descriptions including the physical demands of the job to ensure all team members are fully informed and supported. If you are passionate about food and want to join a company that values respect, kindness, and service excellence, becoming a Pizza Chef at California Pizza Kitchen might be the perfect next step in your culinary career. This role offers not only the chance to develop and showcase your skills but also to be part of a culture that truly rocks!

• High school diploma or equivalent
• three to six months experience in food preparation or culinary training
• ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• capacity to stand for prolonged periods
• ability to follow detailed instructions and safety guidelines
• strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• good communication and teamwork skills