Restaurant Team Member - Cook

Noodles & Company; Norridge (IL); In loco; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay with tips

Flexible schedules

Ability to get earned pay early

Meal and lifestyle discounts

Tuition discounts and student loan支持

Health, dental, vision and pet ins.

401(k) with employer match

Stock purchase discounts

Leadership development programs

Free online language courses

Noodles Resource Groups

Descrizione del lavoro

Noodles & Company in Norridge, IL is hiring Kitchen Team Members and Cooks for back-of-house roles. You’ll prepare fresh ingredients, cook dishes to order, and help keep the kitchen running smoothly through teamwork, pace, and care in every bowl.

No experience with a sauté pan is required because paid training is provided. You’ll learn kitchen and sauté skills, follow recipes and prep guides, keep stations clean and organized, and work safely around heat and equipment.

Competenze

• Cooking and food preparation skills preferred but not required.
• Teamwork and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes, prep guides, and standard procedures.
• Willingness to learn sauté skills and kitchen operations.

Mansioni

• Prepare fresh ingredients and cook dishes to order.
• Ensure each dish is made with quality and presentation in mind.
• Follow recipes, prep guides, and standard procedures accurately.
• Learn and refine kitchen and sauté skills through training.
• Maintain pace during peak hours and support kitchen flow.
• Work with the team in a fast-paced environment with strong communication.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized while following safety standards.
• Meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 55 pounds.

Conoscenze

Cooking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Physical stamina

Descrizione del lavoro

At Noodles and Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We are hiring Team Members to join our back-of-house (BOH) kitchen crew as cooks and line cooks who prepare fresh ingredients, cook dishes to order, and help keep our kitchens running smoothly and consistently.
We believe great food starts with great people. Our back-of-house teams bring that to life every day through fresh prep, real cooking techniques, teamwork, and care in every bowl we serve. Whether you’re learning our sauté skills, supporting your team during a rush, or helping maintain a positive kitchen environment, your work shapes every bowl we serve.
After your interview, we’ll treat you to a complimentary meal (up to $10 value), because every great connection starts with great food.

Why Choose Noodles & Company?

We offer a place to learn, grow, and build confidence, with perks designed to support both work and life:

• 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 discounts and student loan support
• 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
• Learn more about our benefits: https://www.noodles.com/careers/perks

What You Bring To The Table

As a Kitchen Team Member and Cook, you help create a great guest experience by:

• Preparing fresh ingredients and cooking dishes to order. No experience with a sauté pan is needed; we will provide paid training.
• Ensuring each dish is made with consistency, quality, and attention to presentation.
• Following recipes, prep guides, and standard procedures accurately.
• Learning and refining kitchen and sauté skills through hands-on training.
• Maintaining pace during peak hours and supporting smooth kitchen flow.
• Working alongside your team in a fast-paced kitchen environment where communication and teamwork matter.
• Managing multiple tasks effectively to help meet guest expectations during busy shifts.
• Working safely around kitchen equipment, heat, and steam.
• Using kitchen tools, timers, and basic systems as part of daily routines.
• Keeping the restaurant clean and organized while following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Bringing dependability, positivity, and a supportive attitude to every shift.
• Meeting the physical requirements of the role, which may include, but are not limited to, standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Obtaining and maintaining any required food safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Must be at least 16 years old, making this a great opportunity for teens or anyone eager to gain new skills and start building their career.

Noodles & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military Friendly workplace. We encourage Veterans and their spouses to apply. We’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where Noodlers feel supported, respected, and able to bring their full selves 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.

Pay Range

USD $15.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.

Location : Address

4157 N. Harlem

Location : City

Norridge

Location : State/Province

IL