Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
Posted on December 21, 2025
CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. The company proudly operates iconic brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade, which are beloved destinations for families and children. Chuck E. Cheese is especially known for its commitment to creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children can be themselves and families can enjoy quality food and memorable experiences. Each year, Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays, underscoring its role as a community staple where fun, food, and play come together to create joyful moments.
CEC Entertainment values safety and well-being, demonstrated by its rigorous health and sanitation standards designed to protect its teams and guests. The company also emphasizes inclusion and diversity, fostering a workplace reflective of the many backgrounds and experiences of the families it serves. Recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces and recipient of the "Best in STEM" award in 2025, CEC Entertainment champions innovation and employee well-being.
The Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker positions at Chuck E. Cheese play a vital role in supporting this mission by preparing delicious and fun food items for guests. This role is situated in a no-fry kitchen, focusing on easy prep foods such as pizza, salads, and wings. Employees in this position are empowered as Cast Members, cross-trained in various roles to provide outstanding customer service and create the greatest guest experience. These roles are ideal for first-time job seekers or those looking to build a career in the food and entertainment industry. Over 60% of management staff have been promoted internally, demonstrating strong growth opportunities within the company.
Working at Chuck E. Cheese offers more than just a job; it offers a chance to be part of a dynamic, family-oriented environment where you contribute to making a child’s day special. The company’s unique "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program ensures employees can access earned wages quickly, reflecting CEC Entertainment’s commitment to its workforce’s financial well-being. Competitive pay, flexible schedules, and multiple perks such as meal discounts, scholarships, and employee referral programs support staff both inside and outside the workplace.
Employees must be able to meet physical demands such as lifting objects up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, and moving throughout their shifts in a lively environment that includes flashing lights and loud noises. The company is dedicated to making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions safely. This position embodies a spirit of enthusiasm and excellent customer service, contributing directly to the company's legacy as a place where fun is always baked in and every kid can be a kid.
- Be at least 16 years of age, except where local or state law restricts
- available to work various shifts
- ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk, and squat during shift
- able to manage job stress and interact effectively with guests and coworkers
- comply with health and safety standards
- willingness to learn and cross-train in multiple kitchen roles