Restaurant Team Member - Cook

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At Noodles & 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.

We 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.

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Flexible schedules for part‑time or full‑time needs
• Early access to earned pay
• Meal and lifestyle discounts, including event tickets and cell phones
• Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities
• 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:

• Prepare fresh ingredients and cook dishes to order. No experience with a sauté pan is needed; we provide paid training.
• Ensure each dish is made with consistency, quality, and attention to presentation.
• Follow recipes, prep guides, and standard procedures accurately.
• Learn and refine kitchen and sauté skills through hands‑on training.
• Maintain pace during peak hours and support smooth kitchen flow.
• Work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment where communication matters.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively 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: standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 lbs, 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; great opportunity for teens or anyone eager to gain new skills and build a career.

Noodles & 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, Women, and Company Culture lists, and are committed to creating a workplace where Noodlers feel supported, respected, and able to bring their full self to work.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis. There is no specific Final date to receive applications, and we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications at their convenience.

USD $12.50 – $18.50 per hour.

13301 North 60th St, Stillwater, MN

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