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!

Job Description

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!

CEC Entertainment, the global leader in family entertainment and operator of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza is seeking a Spring Semester Intern for the Benefits Team in the Total Rewards Department.

This is a paid internship ($15.00 p/hour) that will provide you with an opportunity for professional growth and development. This program will not qualify for college credit (exceptions may apply). This exciting opportunity will be based at our Corporate Support Center in Irving, TX, and is 40 hours a week during typical working hours of 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. This will be a partially remote and partially in-person internship.

Applicable majors/interests:

• Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Sociology

General responsibilities may include (but not be limited to):

• Support the Human Resources team as they implement employee-related initiatives including monthly bonus payouts, benefits administration, compliance training, and process improvements, among other things.
• Assist with the planning and execution of HR-related events.
• Develop training guides/job aids for common HR tasks.
• Update HR materials for onboarding new employees.
• Support the administration of benefits and leave of absence.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries via email or telephone.
• Making daily follow up calls regarding benefits or leaves.
• Unemployment claims assistance
• Assist in creating and running ad hoc reports in Human Capital Mgmt System (Workday).
• Test new functionality in Company’s Human Capital Management system, Workday.
• Search for ways to improve processes and procedures.
• Observe and discuss business operations, team-working environment, leadership, and management styles.
• Shadow team members and supervisor to gain detailed insight to department operations.
• Formulate alternative courses of action and solicit feedback for professional development.
• Collaborate with team members, management, and cross-functionally with other departments depending on the scope of the assignment(s).

You should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in process.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• A strong interest in benefits administration.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Microsoft Office Experience with strong aptitude in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Solid business acumen.

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

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 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.