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 in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.

Qualifications

No experience with a sauté pan is needed; we will provide paid training.

Skills

Dependability, positivity, and a supportive attitude.

Benefits

Competitive pay plus tips
Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs
Ability to get early access to earned pay
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
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 $12.00 - USD $17.00 /Hr.

Schedule

We accept applications for this position on an ongoing basis. There is no specific application deadline, and we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications at their convenience.