Restaurant Team Member - Cook

About the role

Noodles & 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.
• 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 follow recipes, prep guides, and standard procedures.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, reach, lift up to 55 pounds, and perform routine restaurant tasks.
• Food safety certification or willingness to obtain one.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Communication skills.
• Basic kitchen skills.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits including:

• 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 your achievements.
• Free mental health, legal, and financial resources to support your well-being.
• Medical & pharmacy, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts.
• Leverage leadership development programs to fuel your growth.
• Free online Spanish and English courses.
• Noodles Resource Groups - inclusive communities that foster belonging, build connections, and support your personal and professional growth.

Pay

USD $11.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.

Schedule

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