Pasta Cook

California Pizza Kitchen•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

California Pizza Kitchen is hiring a Pasta Cook to prepare food and help deliver memorable guest dining experiences in a dynamic restaurant environment. CPK describes its culture through R.O.C.K.S: Respect, Opportunities, Communication, Kindness, and Service. Team members are expected to prioritize guests and follow the CPK High 5 values: take pride in CPK, be authentic, work as a team, focus on service details, and be passionate about the menu. Pasta Cooks maintain food quality and sanitation standards and prepare pastas, sandwiches, and grilled items accurately and on time. The role also supports line checks, completes prep par sheets each shift, prepares station items, and performs station opening, closing, and side work. The current pay range is USD $18.47–$23.47. Various benefits are available if coverage requirements are met, including 401(k), health, dental, and disability insurance.

Requirements

Three to six months of related experience or training.

Responsibilities

Maintain high standards for food quality and sanitation.
Prepare pastas, sandwiches, and grilled items accurately and in a timely manner.
Support the line check process.
Complete prep par sheets each shift.
Prepare necessary items for the assigned station as needed.
Practice and teach safe, sanitary handling of cutting boards, countertops, knives, and equipment.
Maintain proper equipment temperatures.
Perform station opening, closing, and side work duties each shift.
Prioritize guests and contribute to a memorable dining experience while following CPK's stated service values.