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? Do you like to have friends visit and show them your hospitality? If so, then being a Take-Out Specialist 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 Take-Out Specialists are friendly, organized individuals who have a strong attention to detail. They maintain strong and detailed knowledge of new and existing menu items and their packaging. They capture our guests’ walk-in and phone orders; partner with Third Party delivery companies; and facilitate all online orders. Additionally, they collect payment, give accurate quote times, and prepare orders for pickup. They monitor curbside for automobile-parked guests in designated area.
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.
The current pay range for this position is USD:
$15.00 - $15.00Various 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.
Skills Required
- Friendly and customer-focused demeanor
- Organized with strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of menu items and packaging
- Ability to capture walk-in and phone orders accurately
- Experience or ability to partner with third-party delivery platforms
- Ability to facilitate and manage online orders
- Collect payment and provide accurate quote/pickup times
- Prepare orders for pickup and monitor curbside areas
California Pizza Kitchen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about California Pizza Kitchen and has not been reviewed or approved by California Pizza Kitchen.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are available to benefits‑eligible employees, supported by documented enrollment processes and a dedicated benefits help center. Manager and eligible hourly roles explicitly reference access to these plans across postings and official resources.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is offered for eligible roles and is highlighted alongside core insurance offerings in corporate and management materials. Availability is consistently cited in job postings and benefits communications.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Meal discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, and the Kindness Fund provide practical perks and crisis support. Formal policy resources for leave and assistance are maintained on the company’s people‑services portal.
California Pizza Kitchen Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) revolutionized casual dining with its first restaurant in Beverly Hills, introducing the world to gourmet, California-inspired pizza. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary year, CPK is a beloved global brand, serving creative California cuisine across 26 states and in nine countries and U.S. territories. CPK continues to redefine casual dining, fueled by a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold global flavors. CPK combines familiar foods with a fresh, imaginative California twist that guests continue to crave. For more information on California Pizza Kitchen, visit www.cpk.com.
