Restaurant Team Member - Cook

Noodles & Company is more than fast food – we’re a fast casual restaurant with real ingredients (say goodbye to greasy food and hello to fresh ingredients). We’re hiring immediately for restaurant  Team Members to join us in the back of house as a cook. At Noodles, our mission is to always nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. Join our amazing team, make new friends, have fun, and develop your career!

We’re so confident that you’ll love our food, we’re offering a free meal following your completed team member interview (up to $10 value).

The Perks (They’re Uncommonly Good)

• Competitive pay, plus TIPS at eligible locations*
• Flexible scheduling – part-time and full-time
• InstaPay through an app (get your paycheck when you want it!)
• Free meal every shift
• Lifestyle perks like cell phone and event ticket discounts
• Tuition assistance and scholarship awards
• Recognition awards
• Free mental health, legal, and financial resources
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Mentoring and leadership development program
• Free online Spanish and English language courses

At Noodles we work hard and have fun doing it. We foster an environment that makes you feel a part of something special, and when it comes to the restaurant business, we are a bit uncommon. We are looking for those team members who will continue to help us bring uncommon goodness to life by taking care of our guests.

What You Bring to the Table

• Show off your culinary skills and wow with the sauté pan! You will prep our famous dishes and cook to order. Don’t have sauté skills yet? Don’t fret – we’ll teach you
• Love working in a fast-paced, team-oriented, food service environment
• Ensure the restaurant is always clean and tidy
• Provide each guest with an uncommonly good experience
• Dependable team player that likes to have fun
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position, including walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 55 pounds
• Night, weekend, and holiday availability is a plus
• Must be at least 16 years old (great job for teenagers!)

Noodles is an  Equal Opportunity Employer and Military Friendly - Veterans & Spouses are encouraged to apply . We are proud to be recognized on  Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and  Forbes' Best Employers for Women lists and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where Noodlers can bring their full self to work.

Application Deadline: 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.

*Tipping eligible states include AZ, CO, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MN, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, UT, VA, WA, WI. As of February 1 st , 2024, the average hourly rate for tipping across company owned restaurants is $2.40 per team member. Noodles cannot make guarantees about tip earnings.