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. Your responsibilities include preparing fresh ingredients, cooking dishes to order, and ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and cook dishes to order
• Ensure dishes are 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 prior experience with a sauté pan is necessary; we provide paid training. Must be at least 16 years old.

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
• Willingness to follow food safety and sanitation standards

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Physical stamina

Benefits

Competitive pay plus tips
Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs
Meal and lifestyle discounts, including event tickets and cell phones
Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities
Recognition programs that celebrate achievements
Free mental health, legal, and financial resources
Medical & pharmacy, dental, vision, and pet insurance
401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts
Leadership development programs to fuel growth
Free online Spanish and English courses
Noodles Resource Groups - inclusive communities fostering belonging, building connections, and supporting personal and professional growth

Pay

USD $12.50 - USD $18.50 /Hr.

Schedule

Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs

Contact

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