Restaurant Team Member - Cook

About the role

Noodles and Company is seeking Team Members to join our back-of-house kitchen crew as cooks and line cooks. You will prepare fresh ingredients, cook dishes to order, and ensure consistency, quality, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and cook dishes to order.
• Ensure each dish is made with consistency, quality, and attention to presentation.
• Follow recipes, prep guides, and standard procedures accurately.
• Learn and refine kitchen and sauté skills through hands-on training.
• Maintain pace during peak hours and support smooth kitchen flow.
• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where communication matters.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively to meet guest expectations during busy shifts.
• Work safely around kitchen equipment, heat, and steam.
• Use kitchen tools, timers, and basic systems as part of daily routines.
• Keep the restaurant clean and organized while following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Bring dependability, positivity, and a supportive attitude to every shift.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine tasks.
• Obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications.

Requirements

No experience with a sauté pan is needed; we will provide paid training. Must be at least 16 years old.

Qualifications

• Dependable, positive attitude, and a supportive work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine tasks.
• Ability to follow recipes, prep guides, and standard procedures accurately.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and recipes.
• Basic kitchen and sauté skills.

Benefits

We offer a competitive pay range of USD $15.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr., flexible schedules, meal and lifestyle discounts, and recognition programs. We also provide free mental health, legal, and financial resources, and support for your well-being. For more details, visit our benefits page.

Pay

USD $15.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.

Schedule

Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs.