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At Peter Piper Pizza, our culture embodies our brand values of food, fun and family, with a commitment to making every guest visit memorable!

Job Description

"Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow"

Now Hiring Cooks

Cooks help feed the fun by preparing orders and assisting with food prep.

Team Members love our fast-paced, high-energy environment, where everyone on the team works hard and works together to ensure that Every Guest Leaves Happy. You will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of Restaurant Operations, from guest service to food preparation and cash handling! Peter Piper Pizza embraces team member growth. In fact, 70% of our management team was internally promoted, so it is clear we take care of our own.

Peter Piper Pizza offers access to earned wages with our "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program. Don't wait between paychecks anymore!

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of products as ordered by customers
• Uncompromising standards in maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Unloading and stocking required
• Ability to operate cash register or point of sale terminal, as needed
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Works well with others

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be able to work in the U.S.
• Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds

Hourly positions include:

• Back of House
• Dough Rollout
• Make Table/Prep

Benefits & Perks:
CEC offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees nationwide.

All employees enjoy access to telemedicine, early wage access, a 401(k) retirement plan, employee meal discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition savings, scholarships, and financial relief resources.

Part-time employees may enroll in fixed indemnity medical coverage, dental and vision options, and voluntary life and short-term disability benefits.

Full-time employees (averaging 29.5+ hours/week) are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick/vacation time, paid holidays (where applicable), FSA/HSA options, life and disability insurance, voluntary benefits, legal coverage, and additional education and student loan support.

State & Local Compliance:
CEC provides paid sick leave and other benefits as required by applicable state and local laws.

• 1 hour per 30 hours worked

At Peter Piper Pizza, we care about the safety and health of our guests and employees. We have rigorous health and sanitation standards, and our operational procedures are designed to meet or exceed local requirements and most importantly to protect the health of our teams and guests.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

#Diversity #Inclusion #Culture

The Company:

CEC Entertainment, LLC ("CEC"), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza and Chuck's Arcade brands.

Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. As the placeWhere a Kid Can Be a Kid, the brand is committed to safetythrough programs like Kid Check and community support, having donated more than $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, highlighting its industry leadership both in innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food, engaging entertainment, and lifelong memories because fun isn't added on---"The Fun is Baked In"! Through amusement and connection, families and communities are brought together every day. Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza champion play through different attractions to support physical wellness and strengthen motor skills in kids.

CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across45statesand 18countries. The company proudly fosters a culture of diversity and celebrates fun and play to unite every family. Learn more at chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.

Benefits:

CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Peter Piper Pizza is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

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At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identify, gender ex-pression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.