Pasta Cook

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee dining discount

Cross-training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

California Pizza Kitchen is seeking a dedicated Pasta Cook to join our team in delivering high quality, safe food to guests while maintaining a vibrant and collaborative kitchen environment.

The role involves preparing pastas and related items, supporting line checks, and maintaining sanitation standards. Ideal candidates have 3–6 months of related experience and can work in a fast-paced team setting.

Qualifications

• Three to six months of related experience or formal training.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastas, sandwiches, and grilled items with timely and accurate execution.
• Maintain the highest standards for food quality and sanitation.
• Set up, open, close, and perform side work duties for the kitchen station.
• Practice and teach safe and sanitary handling of cutting boards, countertops, knives, and equipment.
• Ensure proper temperature of equipment throughout the shift.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Job Title

Pasta Cook – California Pizza Kitchen

Job Overview

California Pizza Kitchen seeks a dedicated Pasta Cook to join our team in delivering high quality, safe food to guests while maintaining a vibrant and collaborative kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastas, sandwiches, and grilled items with timely and accurate execution.
• Maintain the highest standards for food quality and sanitation.
• Support the line‑check process and complete preparation par sheets each shift.
• Set up, open, close, and perform side work duties for the kitchen station.
• Practice and teach safe and sanitary handling of cutting boards, countertops, knives, and equipment.
• Ensure proper temperature of equipment throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Three to six months of related experience or formal training.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and sanitation practices.
• Work flexibility to accommodate fluctuating business demands.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range: USD $16.90 – $21.90 per hour.
• Health, dental, and disability insurance (state‑mandated).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee dining discount.
• Opportunities for cross‑training and career advancement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

California Pizza Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or any other legally protected classification. Everyone has a seat at our table.