Restaurant Team Member - Cook

Overview:
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 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.
Pay Range: USD $12.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr. Location : Address: 3919 Wards Road Location : City: Lynchburg Location : State/Province: VA