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 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.

Qualifications

• Dependable, positive attitude, and a supportive work ethic
• Ability to follow recipes, prep guides, and standard procedures accurately
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, reach, lift up to 55 pounds, and perform routine restaurant tasks
• Willingness to obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving

Benefits

Competitive pay plus tips
Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs
Early access to earned pay
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

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Location: 9368 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH