Line Cook

Description

The Southgate Mall Noodle Express is hiring Line cooks!

Our close-knit team of line cooks work together to produce high quality food in a fast-paced environment that takes pride in its teamwork and organization. If you are looking for a challenging, fun, and rewarding career in food service, we would love for you to join our team!

Noodle express offers flexible schedules and a base wage of $18-21 an hour with tips, with a recent average of an additional $6-$8/hour thanks to our generous tip pool. We believe that exceptional service and guest satisfaction starts with treating our employees right. Come find out why many employees have been with us for over 10 years!

(*Based on experience & with tips)

Line cooks are responsible for preparing food for customers in a fast-paced and efficient manner. They work in conjunction with the cashiering staff to ensure that orders are accurate and delivered promptly. Line cooks must be able to follow recipes and instructions, as well as be able to work independently and as part of a team. They must also be able to handle high volumes of work and have to ability to work and remain calm under pressure. Line cooks are a vital part of our successful restaurant team!

Because of our commitment to employee satisfaction, Noodle Express offers many benefits for our team, because great service and a happy workplace begins with our staff. We think it's important to provide opportunities for growth, health insurance, vision and dental, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and reduced employee meals. Because when employees are taken care of and happy, they're able and motivated to provide exceptional service, which shows in the form of fantastic guest experiences!

Line Cook responsibilities:

• Completing food prep duties such as
• Cleaning and cutting ingredients for use
• Preparing sauces for use within the restaurant
• Assisting with kitchen station set up and stocking
• Cleaning and maintaining prep areas and kitchenware as needed
• Working with front of house staff to ensure orders fulfill guest's requests
• Cooking food in your station in a timely and effective manner
• Plating dishes based on guidance from a senior team member

Line Cook Requirements:

• The ability to safely lift, move, and place objects that weigh 50lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• The ability to reach, bend, and twist as needed
• Ability to use hands to control, feel, and operate tools and objects
• Experience within a kitchen environment
• Able to follow recipes accurately and to make adjustments as needed to fulfill guests' specifications

Our restaurant is a fast-paced and rewarding place to work. We're a team of passionate people who love what we do. We're always looking for new ways to improve the guest experience and provide the best possible experience for customers while also fostering a workplace where employees feel taken care of and enjoy coming into work. 

The concept behind the creation of the Noodle express was to deliver the same great flavors of the Mustard Seed but in a fast-casual environment for everyone to enjoy. In 1992, the first Noodle Express was introduced at Southgate Mall located in Missoula, Montana. We've since expanded to have locations across the Inland Northwest with locations in Montana, Northern Idaho, and Washington.

We're especially proud of our in-house sauces at Noodle Express, as well as our commitment to using fresh ingredients, and our dedication to providing exceptional service. We're able to be proud of all of this because of the hard work put in by our amazing team members.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $18*-$21* per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• previous kitchen experience preferred

Restaurant type:

• Fast casual restaurant
• Quick service & fast food

Restaurant Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person