Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

CEC Entertainment, LLC (CEC), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. Operating iconic brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade, CEC is dedicated to building careers around great food, family, and fun. The company is renowned for creating joyful, lasting memories for kids and families through a unique combination of play, food, and entertainment. Known as the place "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid," Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, demonstrating its commitment to creating fun, safe environments for families. The company is also recognized for its dedication to community support, having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits, and emphasizes safety through programs like Kid Check®. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese was honored with the "Best in STEM" award and named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, showcasing its leadership in innovation and employee well-being.

CEC is currently hiring Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Makers to help feed the fun at their family-friendly locations. This role is ideal for first-time job seekers or those looking to build an exciting career with opportunities for advancement, as over 60% of managers were promoted from within. The position operates within a no-fry kitchen environment, focusing on easy preparation of pizzas, salads, and wings. Food Prep and Pizza Makers contribute significantly by preparing orders and assisting with food prep, ensuring quality and efficiency while maintaining health and sanitation standards to protect the health of team members and guests. This role requires energetic and enthusiastic individuals who can deliver excellent customer service while working in a dynamic environment with flashing lights, loud noises, and moving mechanical parts.

CEC offers a competitive compensation structure that includes commission potential varying by employment classification, with exempt employees earning between $0.50 to $10.00 per Membership sold and $0.15 to $3.00 per Fun Pass sold, while non-exempt employees can earn commissions from $2.00 to $8.00 per Membership and $0.60 to $2.40 per Fun Pass, paid bi-weekly subject to state laws. Additionally, the company offers the innovative "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program allowing employees quick access to earned wages.

The work environment requires physical activity including lifting or carrying objects up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling, walking, and squatting throughout shifts. Flexibility in scheduling is emphasized, meeting the needs of diverse employee lifestyles. CEC values diversity and inclusion, insisting on a workforce reflective of the varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of their guests. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer maintaining strict policies against discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Employees at CEC Entertainment receive comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) retirement savings plan. There are also scholarships, employee referral programs, and a caring fund to assist employees during emergencies. The culture emphasizes career growth, training opportunities, perks, and discounts to enrich the employee experience. At CEC, the mission to unite families through fun and play goes hand-in-hand with fostering a supportive, innovative workplace where individuals can thrive and grow professionally.