Kitchen/Dough Master at Chuck E. Cheese in Santa Maria, CA

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!

Compensation Details

$16.90 - $17.90 Hourly

Job Description

Kitchen workers and Dough Masters help feed the fun by preparing orders and assisting with food/dough making. This is a no-fry kitchen. Easy prep for pizza, salads, and wings.

We are a Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age, or 16+ if you are in a state that allows work with kitchen equipment.
• Available to work various shifts.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and team oriented.
• Able to follow recipes and food preparation procedures.
• Ability to clean and organize the kitchen and other restaurant areas.
• Ability to receive deliveries and put away products and supplies.
• Wear approved hair/beard restraints (if applicable) and kitchen aprons per local health and safety requirements.

Essential Job Functions and Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds during scheduled shifts.
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during scheduled shift.
• In addition to the essential job duties stated above, the ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others, including guests and co-workers, are essential functions of the job. The work environment includes flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises.

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

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. Certain positions may require the successful completion of a background check after a conditional offer of employment if the role involves duties such as handling cash, access to confidential information, or other responsibilities that may be directly related to criminal history considerations. Any restrictions required by federal, state, or local law will be applied as applicable.

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

At Chuck E Cheese, 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.

                                                         **#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 place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®, the brand is committed to safety through 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 across 45 states and 18 countries. 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. Chuck E. Cheese 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 identity, gender expression, 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.