Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. The company proudly operates well-known brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade, all of which are dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through food, fun, and play. Chuck E. Cheese, in particular, celebrates over half a million birthdays annually and has earned its reputation as "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®." The company is committed to safety with initiatives like Kid Check® and community support, having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese was honored with the "Best in STEM" award and recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its dedication to innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience that combines quality food with engaging entertainment, encouraging lifelong memories because "The Fun is Baked In!" Both brands emphasize playthrough diverse attractions that support physical wellness and improve motor skills in children. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment fosters a culture of diversity and celebrates fun and play to unite families.

The position being offered is for Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Makers who play a critical role in delivering exceptional food and service to guests. This role is ideal for first-time job seekers or those looking to build a career in a lively, family-focused environment. At Chuck E. Cheese, Cast Members receive comprehensive cross-training to empower them to provide excellent service in various roles. Over 60% of their managers have been promoted from within, emphasizing growth opportunities and career advancement.

The kitchen team works in a no-fry kitchen, focusing on preparing pizzas, salads, wings, and other menu items. The role involves easy food preparation tasks, operating in an environment that maintains rigorous health and sanitation standards to protect employees and guests. This role requires the ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, walk, and squat during shifts, and the ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Compensation includes commission opportunities for memberships and Fun Pass sales with different commission scales for exempt and non-exempt employees, paid bi-weekly unless state law requires otherwise. Employees have access to Chuck E. Cheese’s "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program, allowing them to receive earned wages sooner than the traditional pay cycle.

Benefits for this role are competitive and extensive, including a 50% discount on meals during shifts, flexible schedules, scholarships, perks and discounts programs, an employee referral program, and the CEC Cares Fund to assist employees during catastrophes. The company also offers medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan for eligible U.S. employees.

CEC Entertainment values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. They embrace differences in race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, and other protected classes. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This opportunity is not only a job but a chance to join a company that prioritizes growth, safety, and community involvement while delivering memorable experiences to families nationwide. If you possess an energetic and enthusiastic personality with excellent customer service skills and are ready to work in a dynamic, fun environment, Chuck E. Cheese invites you to be part of their team and contribute to a company that truly values people and play.