Pizza Cook - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Posted on October 24, 2025
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned restaurant chain that has been a leader in the casual dining industry for over 35 years. Known for its innovative approach to California-style cuisine, CPK has built a strong culture founded on the R.O.C.K.S philosophy—Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and epic Service. This culture is not just a set of values but a way of life that ensures every employee and guest experiences a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic environment. At CPK, the focus is on fostering a positive workplace where team members have the chance to grow, learn, and excel while delivering exceptional food and service to guests.
As a Pizza Chef at California Pizza Kitchen, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the brand's reputation for excellence. This position is more than just cooking pizza; it’s about being a vital part of a team that prioritizes quality, creativity, and hospitality. Pizza Chefs bring California creativity to each dish, ensuring every guest’s dining experience is memorable by living out the CPK High 5: loving what they do, having fun being themselves, working as a team, obsessing over service details, and passionately promoting the menu items. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with flexible shifts, making it possible to fit around your personal schedule while enjoying competitive compensation.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest food quality and sanitation standards, mastering the use of the “Dough-Pro” machine, and supporting line checks and prep work every shift. You will ensure timely preparation of all pizza station recipes, handling everything from dough to toppings with care and precision. Sanitation and safety are paramount; you will practice and teach safe handling of kitchen tools and maintain proper temperatures in equipment to align with health guidelines. This position requires a passion for food, a commitment to teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen environment.
CPK not only invests in your skills through an excellent training program but also promotes unlimited career advancement opportunities. Team members enjoy dining discounts, holiday closures, and are welcomed into a diverse culture that values kindness and open communication. If you are ready to develop your culinary skills, work in a supportive atmosphere, and be part of a company where you truly matter, then a career as a Pizza Chef at California Pizza Kitchen might be the perfect fit. Join CPK where there’s a seat at the table for everyone and where your career can rock solidly from day one.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three to six months related culinary or food service experience
- Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
- Good communication skills and team-oriented mindset