Pizza Cook

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking restaurant where creativity meets culinary excellence! As a Pizza Chef, you'll play a vital role in delivering memorable dining experiences while embracing a culture of respect, opportunity, and kindness. With flexible shifts and a focus on teamwork, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to thrive in a fun atmosphere that values your contributions. If you have a passion for food and a desire to grow, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Holiday Closures

Qualifications

• 3-6 months of related experience or training in food preparation.
• Familiarity with sanitation standards and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pizza station recipes and maintain food quality standards.
• Ensure timely preparation and safe handling of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dough-Pro Machine

Job description

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks!

For over 35 years, we’ve built a culture of Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness, and epic Service.

Are you ready to join our team and start your #ROCKSolid career?

The Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Shifts
• Full and Part-Time Opportunities
• Team Member Dining Discounts
• Diverse Culture
• Holiday Closures

Epic Service!

Do you love working in a dynamic, fun atmosphere? Do you have a passion for food and an adventurous spirit? If so, being a Pizza Chef at CPK may be for you! Our team members bring California creativity to every meal by making each guest their top priority. They ensure that each guest has a memorable dining experience by living out the CPK High 5:

• We love CPK and want you to notice.
• We encourage everyone to have fun and be who they (really) are.
• We work as a team to better serve our guests.
• We’re obsessed with service details.
• We sell what’s on our menu because we’re passionate about our food and drinks.

Job Duties

Our Pizza Chefs maintain the highest standards for food quality and sanitation. They assure the timely preparation of all pizza station recipes. They are experts of the “Dough-Pro” machine. Our Pizza Chefs support the line check process and complete prep par sheets every shift. They prepare all necessary items for their station as needed. They practice and teach safe and sanitary handling of cutting boards, countertops, knives, and equipment. They maintain proper temperature of equipment and perform station opening/closing and side work duties each shift. We require three to six months of related experience or training.

We look forward to meeting you!

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.

A full job description, including physical demands of the job, is available upon request.

About us

It’s your career, let it R.O.C.K.S.

Since opening in 1985, our R.O.C.K.S. philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness, Service) has set CPK apart. It’s more than a saying; it’s a way of life that encourages us to live and breathe these values daily. They enable our employees to be authentic, passionate, and to fulfill their potential within the organization.

RESPECT
Respect guides us to value our guests, co-workers, community, vendors, and environment. We seek input from all voices to enhance the CPK experience. All voices matter, and our focus on respect ensures they are heard.

OPPORTUNITY
Opportunity at CPK is real. Through career growth and cross-training, we develop top talent to lead and innovate. We challenge employees to learn at every level and contribute meaningfully to our growth.

COMMUNICATION
We promote open communication with an open-door policy. Everyone is known on a first-name basis and encouraged to speak up.

KINDNESS
Kindness shapes our culture and guides our development, communication, and accountability.

SERVICE
We are passionate about inspiring others and bringing California creativity to every meal.