Prep Cook

California Pizza Kitchen; Encinitas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Job summary

California Pizza Kitchen is seeking a Prep Cook in a fast-paced environment to ensure top quality food and guest satisfaction. You will follow recipes and safety standards while supporting daily kitchen operations.

This entry-level role offers training, opportunities for advancement, and dining discounts. Competitive compensation and flexible shifts are provided, with eligibility for benefits and a strong emphasis on teamwork and service.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; on-the-job training provided.
• Must follow recipes, procedures, specs, and techniques.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest standards for food quality and sanitation.
• Assist in receiving goods, daily inventory,
• Maintain proper storage and rotation of products.
• Practice and teach safe handling of cutting boards, countertops, knives, and equipment.
• Maintain proper temperature of equipment; perform station opening/closing.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Communication

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, amazing 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 Benefits Excellent Training Program Unlimited Career Advancement 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, then being a Prep Cook 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 we want you to notice. We encourage everyone to have fun and be who they (really) are. We always 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 Prep Cooks maintain the highest standards for food quality and sanitation.
• This entry level position is responsible for following our recipes, procedures, specs, and techniques.
• They assist in the receiving of goods, daily inventory of prepared foods, and maintain proper storage and rotation of products.
• They practice and teach safe/sanitary handling of cutting boards, counter tops, knives, and equipment.
• They maintain the proper temperature of equipment and perform station opening/closing and side work duties each shift.

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.

The current pay range for this position is USD: $16.90 - $18.90

• Various benefits are available for this position if coverage requirements are met, including 401K, health, dental, and disability insurance (state mandated offerings available) through CPK’s designated providers.
• CPK regularly reviews its benefits offerings and may change benefits and providers from time to time.
• Server, Bartender, Take Out, Host, and Busser positions are all eligible for tips at CPK.

Since we first opened our doors in 1985, our R.O.C.K. philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness) has set CPK apart from those both inside and outside our industry. It’s not just a saying we hang on the wall but something we all strive to live and breathe every day. These values allow our employees to be who they (really) are, encourage everyone to apply their passion to their role, and open the door for all to fulfill their potential and exceed their expectations within the organization.

RESPECT

Respect guides us as a company and as individuals to value our guests, co-workers, community, vendors and environment. We continually seek out the opinions of team members, guests, and communities to learn and enhance the CPK experience. Simply said, all voices matter, and our focus on respect ensures that all voices are heard.

OPPORTUNITY

Opportunity at CPK is real and tangible. Through exciting career growth and cross training, we're always looking to develop and refine our top talent to drive the business and lead others. CPK challenges its employees to learn about the business at every level. Our most talented employees are provided with opportunities to contribute in a meaningful way, to help fuel the growth of our organization.

COMMUNICATION

Communication is actively encouraged at CPK. We have an open-door policy and a culture where everyone is known on a first name basis and always welcome to speak up.

KINDNESS

Kindness defines the energy and spirit of California Pizza Kitchen. It shapes and guides how we develop, communicate, and hold each other accountable to our high standards.

We look forward to meeting you!

It’s your career, Let it R.O.C.K.!