Restaurant Team Member - Cook

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverviewNoodles & 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 locationsFlexible scheduling – part-time and full-timeInstaPay through an app (get your paycheck when you want it!)Free meal every shiftLifestyle perks like cell phone and event ticket discountsTuition assistance and scholarship awardsRecognition awardsFree mental health, legal, and financial resourcesMedical, dental and vision insurance401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discountsOpportunities for career development and growthMentoring and leadership development programFree online Spanish and English language coursesAt 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 TableShow 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 youLove working in a fast-paced, team-oriented, food service environmentEnsure the restaurant is always clean and tidyProvide each guest with an uncommonly good experienceDependable team player that likes to have funAbility to meet physical requirements of the position, including walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 55 poundsNight, weekend, and holiday availability is a plusMust 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 1st, 2024, the average hourly rate for tipping across company owned restaurants is $2.40 per team member. Noodles cannot make guarantees about tip earnings.