Pasta Cook

California Pizza Kitchen•Bridgewater, NJ

About The Position

At California Pizza Kitchen, the R.O.C.K.S. philosophy centers on Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and Service. Pasta Cooks help create memorable guest experiences by bringing California creativity to food preparation and prioritizing guests. They maintain food quality and sanitation standards while preparing pastas, sandwiches, and grilled items accurately and on time. The role also supports line checks, completes prep par sheets, prepares station items, follows safe food-handling practices, maintains equipment temperatures, and performs station opening, closing, and side work duties each shift. Related experience or training of three to six months is required. The position offers flexible shifts and full- and part-time opportunities. The current pay range is $15.92–$20.92. Various benefits may be available if coverage requirements are met, including 401(k), health, dental, and disability insurance. A full job description, including physical demands, is available upon request.

Requirements

Three to six months of related experience or training.
Ability to follow safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

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 and 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 and closing duties and side work each shift.
Prioritize guests and contribute to memorable dining experiences by following the CPK High 5 principles.