Line Cook | URBN Headquarters

Menus & Venues; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

URBN's Shop 543 in Philadelphia is seeking a disciplined Line Cook to join a chef-driven kitchen overlooking the Delaware River. The role features a Monday–Friday AM shift with a focus on high standards across eight lunch stations from pizza to sushi.

You will master Sauté, Grill, and Oven stations, collaborate with Salad, Pastry, and Prep teams, and ensure flawless execution, portion control, and presentation under high volume.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment.
• Advanced knife skills and broad cooking techniques.
• Capable of staying composed in fast-paced service.
• Reliable with punctual attendance and professional conduct.
• Able to stand long hours, work in varied temperatures, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, seafood, and produce to exact recipe specs and plating.
• Manage multiple stations: Sauté, Grill, and Oven, with cross-functional support.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion control, and presentation during busy services.
• Keep stations organized, sanitized, and compliant with FIFO and temperature logs.
• Communicate clearly with Front-of-House and Back-of-House teams to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Knife skills

High-volume cooking

Attention to detail

Punctual attendance

Food safety

Job description

We are seeking a disciplined and highly skilled Line Cook to join our premier culinary team at Shop 543. With a view overlooking old carrier ships on the Delaware River, Shop 543 features eight different lunch stations offering everything from pizza to sushi. Our Jharoka cafe and 543 Market provide coffee drinks and grab-and-go foods.

This position is designed for a career-minded professional who excels in a high-performance, scratch-kitchen environment. We offer a rare opportunity to maintain a sophisticated culinary standard within a Monday through Friday, AM shift schedule, providing an elite work-life balance without compromising on professional rigor.

Role Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the seamless execution of service and the maintenance of our culinary standards:
• Technical Execution: Prepare a diverse menu of meats, seafood, and seasonal produce to exacting recipe specifications and refined plating standards.
• Station Management: Demonstrate mastery across multiple stations—specifically Sauté, Grill, and Oven—while providing cross-functional support to Salad, Pastry, and Prep teams as required.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure absolute consistency in food quality, portion control, and aesthetic presentation during high-volume service.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain a meticulously organized and sanitized station; adhere strictly to food safety protocols, including comprehensive FIFO rotation and temperature logging.
• Collaboration: Foster a culture of clear, professional communication with both Front-of-House and Back-of-House staff to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Role Qualifications

• We are looking for a candidate who views cooking as a craft and operates with a high degree of ownership
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume, scratch-culinary environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knife skills and a comprehensive understanding of diverse cooking techniques.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to remain composed and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability: A track record of punctual attendance and professional conduct.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, work in varying kitchen temperatures, and lift up to 50 lbs.

The Perks

Why Work With Us? At Shop 543, you’ll be part of a chef-driven kitchen in a scenic setting. We offer a culture that values craftsmanship, work/life balance and a strong team ethic. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow within a company that’s deeply connected to community.

Eligible full-time employees enjoy access to URBN’s competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with retirement savings plans
• Employee discounts across all URBN brands
• And more!

Learn more: urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.