Prep Cook

The Southgate Mall Noodle Express is hiring Preparation Cooks!

Our close-knit team of 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 $13-15* an hour, 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)

Our Prep Cooks are responsible for keeping our kitchens stocked with fresh ingredients, preparing sauces and other recipes from scratch daily, and assisting with kitchen duties such as dishes, station clean and prep, and other duties as requested by a supervisor.

Because of our commitment to employee satisfaction, the 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!

As a Prep Cook you will have responsibilities such as:

• Completing food prep duties including:
• Prepare food for service (chopping, cutting).
• Preparing sauces for use in the restaurant.
• Set-up and stock stations with necessary supplies
• Cleaning and maintaining prep areas.
• Cook menu items in collaboration with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Performing other kitchen duties as assigned
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.

And be able to meet physical requirements such as:

• The ability to lift and move at least 50 lbs.
• 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.
• Ability to arrive at work on time and reliably

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: $19-22 per hour with tips

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Fast casual restaurant
• Quick service & fast food

restaurant Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person