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 restaurant tasks

Requirements

• No experience with a sauté pan is needed; we will provide paid training
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations

Qualifications

• Dependable, positive, and supportive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, reach, lift up to 55 pounds, and perform routine restaurant tasks

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Food safety knowledge

Benefits

We offer a competitive pay range of USD $11.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr., flexible schedules, meal and lifestyle discounts, and recognition programs that celebrate achievements. We also provide free online Spanish and English courses, leadership development programs, and resources for mental health, legal, and financial well-being.

Pay

USD $11.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.

Schedule

Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs

Contact

To apply, visit our careers page: https://www.noodles.com/careers