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 several beloved brands including the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment is committed to creating joyful, lasting memories for families by providing a safe and fun environment where kids and families can eat, play, and celebrate together. The company hosts over half a million birthdays annually and actively contributes to community wellness, having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese earned the prestigious "Best in STEM" award and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, underscoring its dedication to innovation and employee well-being.
The current job opportunity is for Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker positions at Chuck E. Cheese. These roles are part of a no-fry kitchen environment, focusing on preparing pizza, salads, and wings with easy food prep methods. This makes the positions ideal for first-time job seekers and individuals looking to build an exciting career within a reputable family entertainment and dining company. Employees, known as Cast Members, are empowered through cross-training in various positions to deliver exceptional customer service. More than 60% of managers at CEC Entertainment have been promoted from within, highlighting the strong career growth potential available.
This role offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $16.50 to $17.50 and includes participation in an innovative "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program, allowing employees access to earned wages without waiting for scheduled paydays. Schedules are flexible, accommodating a variety of shifts to fit diverse personal needs. Additional benefits include a 50% discount on meals during shifts, scholarships, perks and discounts programs, an employee referral program, and support through the CEC Cares Fund, which assists employees during catastrophic events.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old (with some location-specific variations), possess excellent customer service skills, and demonstrate an energetic and enthusiastic personality. The work environment involves physical activity including lifting objects up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, and squatting during shifts. Team members must also be capable of handling job stress and interact effectively with guests and co-workers. The workplace includes exposure to flashing lights, mechanical moving parts, and loud noises.
CEC Entertainment prioritizes the health and safety of its employees and guests, maintaining rigorous health and sanitation standards to meet or exceed local requirements. The company embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities to all applicants without discrimination based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected classes. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. This role is an excellent gateway for individuals seeking an engaging, supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement in the vibrant family entertainment and dining sector.
- 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 shifts
- Pass background check according to company policy