Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker at Chuck E. Cheese

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Chuck E. Cheese is a great place for a first-time job seeker or a place to build an exciting career. Our Cast Members are empowered to provide the greatest service anywhere through cross-training in a variety of different positions. Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within!

Job Summary

As a Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker, you will help feed the fun by preparing orders and assisting with general food preparation. This is a no-fry kitchen, focusing on easy prep for delicious pizzas, salads, and wings.

Compensation Details

Hourly Pay: $17.13 - $18.13

Commission Potential:

• Exempt: From $0.50 to $10.00 for each Membership sold, and $0.15 to $3.00 for each Fun Pass sold (paid bi-weekly).
• Non-Exempt: From $2.00 to $8.00 for each Membership sold, and $0.60 to $2.40 for each Fun Pass sold (paid bi-weekly).

Pay And Benefits

Chuck E. Cheese now offers access to earned wages with our NEW “Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow” program, so you don't have to wait between paychecks anymore!

• Competitive pay
• 50% discount on meals during your shift
• Flexible schedules
• Scholarships
• Perks and Discounts programs
• Employee Referral Program
• CEC Cares Fund (program to assist employees during catastrophes)

Manager and above positions receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & ADD Insurance, Tax-Free Savings Accounts (HSA, Health and Dependent Care FSA), Vacation, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Holidays, GM Bonus, and 401K with company match.

Full-time employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & ADD Insurance, Tax-free Savings Accounts, Vacation, Sick & Safe Leave Pay, 401K with company match, Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities, Referral Program, Employee Relief Fund, Early Access to Earned Wages, Pet Insurance, Discounts at UAGC, Google Career Certificates, Credit Union, Benefit Hub for Perks & Discounts, and Commuter Benefit.

Part-time employees (working 10+ hours/week or averaging <30 hours/week) can access Voluntary Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life/AD&D Insurance), Employee Meal Discounts, Washington Sick & Safe Leave Pay, and 401K with company match.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must 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

Essential Job Functions And Work Environment

• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds during scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during scheduled shift.
• Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others, including guests and co-workers.
• The work environment includes flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises.

About CEC Entertainment

CEC Entertainment, LLC (“CEC”), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. They proudly operate the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck’s Arcade brands, dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually and is committed to safety through programs like Kid Check® and community support, having donated over $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese received the “Best in STEM” award and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces. CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, fostering a culture of diversity and celebrating fun and play to unite every family.

Key skills/competency

• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Pizza Making
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Food Safety
• Kitchen Operations
• Time Management
• Order Fulfillment
• Communication