Restaurant Team Member - Cook

Noodles & Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,220 - 25,485; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus tips

Flexible schedules

Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Free mental health resources

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Milwaukee is looking for part-time Back-of-House Team Members. The role involves preparing fresh ingredients, cooking dishes to order, and maintaining quality standards. This position requires effective communication and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal for individuals seeking flexible schedules and a supportive workplace. The hourly pay ranges from $12.50 to $18.50, with various benefits including discounts, insurance, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and eager to build new skills.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and perform routine restaurant tasks.
• Willingness to obtain required food safety licenses or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and cook dishes to order.
• Ensure each dish meets consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization while following safety standards.

Skills

Ability to follow recipes and standard procedures

Communication in a team-oriented environment

Maintain pace during peak hours

Physical stamina for long periods of standing

Job description

Back‑of‑House Team Member – Kitchen Crew

At Noodles and Company, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We are hiring Team Members for our back‑of‑house kitchen crew as cooks and line cooks who prepare fresh ingredients, cook dishes to order, and help keep our kitchens running smoothly and consistently.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare fresh ingredients and cook dishes to order; no sauté pan experience required, paid training included.
• Ensure each dish meets consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Follow recipes, prep guides, and standard procedures accurately.
• Refine kitchen and sauté skills through hands‑on training.
• Maintain pace during peak hours and support smooth kitchen flow.
• Communicate effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Manage multiple tasks 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, which may include standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications per local, state, and federal regulations.
• Must be at least 16 years old; excellent opportunity for teens or anyone eager to build new skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Flexible schedules for part‑time or full‑time needs
• Early access to earned pay
• Meal and lifestyle discounts (event tickets, cell phones)
• Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities
• Recognition programs celebrating 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
• Free online Spanish and English courses
• Inclusive Noodles Resource Groups

Company Commitment

Equal Opportunity Employer and Military Friendly. Recognized on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Women, and Company Culture. Committed to creating a workplace where Noodlers feel supported, respected, and able to bring their full selves to work.

Job Details

• Pay Range: USD $12.50 - $18.50 /hr.
• Location: 1310 Miller Parkway, Milwaukee, WI
• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants

Application Deadline

We accept applications on an ongoing basis; no specific deadline.