Restaurant Team Member - Cook

Overview:\n
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\nAt Noodles and Company, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We are hiring Team Members to join 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.\n
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\nWe know noodles, and we know how great food, made with care, brings people together. Our back-of-house teams bring that to life every day through fresh prep, real cooking techniques, and care put into 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.\n
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\nIf you’re ready to build skills, learn something new, and grow with a team that values your contribution, apply today. After your interview, we’ll treat you to a complimentary meal (up to $10 value), because every great connection starts with great food.\n
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\nWhy Choose Noodles & Company?\n
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\nWe offer a place to learn, grow, and build confidence, with perks designed to support both work and life:\n
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\nCompetitive pay plus tips\n
\nFlexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs\n
\nAbility to get early access to earned pay\n
\nMeal and lifestyle discounts, including event tickets and cell phones\n
\nTuition assistance and scholarship opportunities\n
\nRecognition programs that celebrate your achievements\n
\nFree mental health, legal, and financial resources to support your well-being\n
\nMedical & pharmacy, dental, vision, and pet insurance\n
\n401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts\n
\nLeadership development programs to fuel your growth\n
\nFree online Spanish and English courses\n
\nNoodles Resource Groups - inclusive communities that foster belonging, build connections, and support your personal and professional growth\n
\nLearn more about our benefits: https://www.noodles.com/careers/perks\n
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\nWhat You Bring to the Table\n
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\nAs a Back-of-House Team Member, you help create a great guest experience by:\n
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\nPreparing fresh ingredients and cooking dishes to order. No experience with a sauté pan is needed; we will provide paid training.\n
\nEnsuring each dish is made with consistency, quality, and attention to presentation.\n
\nFollowing recipes, prep guides, and standard procedures accurately.\n
\nLearning and refining kitchen and sauté skills through hands-on training.\n
\nMaintaining pace during peak hours and supporting smooth kitchen flow.\n
\nWorking in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where communication matters.\n
\nManaging multiple tasks effectively to help meet guest expectations during busy shifts.\n
\nWorking safely around kitchen equipment, heat, and steam.\n
\nUsing kitchen tools, timers, and basic systems as part of daily routines.\n
\nKeeping the restaurant clean and organized while following food safety and sanitation standards.\n
\nBringing dependability, positivity, and a supportive attitude to every shift.\n
\nMeeting 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.\n
\nObtaining and maintaining any required food safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.\n
\nMust 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.\n
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\nNoodles & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military Friendly workplace. We encourage Veterans and their spouses to apply. We are proud to be recognized on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, and Forbes’ Best Employers for Company Culture lists, and are committed to creating a workplace where Noodlers feel supported, respected, and able to bring their full self to work.\n
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\nApplication 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.\n
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\nPay Range: USD $15.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr. Location : Address: 659 NW Blue Pkwy Location : City: Lee's Summit Location : State/Province: MO