Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
Posted on October 24, 2025
CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. The company proudly operates the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade brands. Known for delivering fun, memorable experiences to families, CEC Entertainment celebrates over half a million birthdays annually with the mission to create joyful, lasting memories through food, play, and entertainment. Their flagship brand, Chuck E. Cheese, positions itself as the place "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®", emphasizing safety, community support, and innovative entertainment. The company actively supports local communities and schools, having donated over $24 million to nonprofits, and has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces and awarded "Best in STEM" for its focus on innovation and employee well-being.
Peter Piper Pizza, another cherished brand of CEC Entertainment, offers a unique neighborhood pizzeria experience that blends quality food with engaging entertainment and fun. The company focuses on bringing families and communities closer through its attractions while promoting physical wellness and motor skills development for children. Operating nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment has a widespread presence and fosters a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and the power of play to unite families.
The current opportunity at Chuck E. Cheese is perfect for individuals seeking either their first job or a dynamic career path in the food and entertainment industry. The company offers a welcoming and energetic work environment where Cast Members are empowered to deliver exceptional guest service by cross-training in various roles. More than 60% of the management team has been internally promoted, reflecting strong growth and advancement opportunities.
The available roles include Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Makers who play a vital part in preparing meals that "feed the fun" at Chuck E. Cheese. This kitchen environment is a no-fry kitchen focused on easy preparation of pizza, salads, and wings, creating a safer and healthier cooking process. The company supports its employees through programs like "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow," which allows team members quick access to their earned wages, removing the wait between paychecks.
Additional benefits of working at Chuck E. Cheese include competitive pay, a 50% discount on meals during shifts, flexible scheduling options, scholarships, perks and discounts programs, and an employee referral initiative. The company also offers the CEC Cares Fund, designed to assist employees during catastrophic events. Chuck E. Cheese is committed to maintaining rigorous health and sanitation standards to protect the safety of guests and employees alike.
Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service skills, an energetic personality, and be ready to work various shifts while lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds. The work environment involves physical activity such as standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and walking, often amidst flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, and loud noise. Reasonable accommodations are available to support employees with disabilities.
This role not only provides meaningful work but also an environment where individuals can develop skills, advance their careers, and be part of a company that genuinely values its employees' diversity and inclusivity. Chuck E. Cheese and CEC Entertainment are dedicated to equal opportunity employment and actively seek to create a workplace that respects and celebrates all individuals regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected classes.
                - Be at least 16 years of age except where local or state restricts it
 - available to work various shifts
 - excellent customer service skills
 - energetic and enthusiastic personality
 - ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
 - ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, walk, and squat during scheduled shift
 - ability to handle job stress and work in a noisy environment with flashing lights and moving machinery