Terrain Cafe | Westport | Dishwasher

Menus & Venues; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

URBN family

Garden-to-table restaurant

Team-oriented culture

Employee discounts across URBN brands

Job summary

Terrain Café, a chef-driven restaurant in the URBN family, seeks a dependable Dishwasher to support a fast-paced kitchen and keep service ware spotless. You will play a key role in safety, cleanliness, and efficiency behind the scenes.

Join a garden-to-table concept with seasonal menus and a collaborative team culture. URBN benefits and growth opportunities are available for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Able to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable in a hot, wet, and noisy kitchen environment.
• Reliable, punctual and a collaborative team member.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dish machines and sanitize all dishes, tools, and kitchen equipment.
• Wash, organize, and properly store dishware in designated locations.
• Handle dishes and glassware carefully to avoid breakage.
• Monitor dish machine performance and report issues to kitchen leadership.
• Maintain cleanliness in dish pit, floors, prep stations, and trash/recycling areas.
• Remove trash and recyclables; keep dumpster area clean and tidy.
• Perform deep cleaning tasks such as scrubbing sinks, ovens, and kitchen surfaces.
• Keep cleaning supplies stocked and organized.
• Support the kitchen team by assisting with deliveries, prep work, and general maintenance.
• Stay productive during slower periods by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Take direction from chefs, supervisors, and managers as needed.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Terrain Café is a chef-driven, garden-to-table restaurant that celebrates seasonal ingredients and the art of gathering through thoughtful menus and warm, welcoming spaces rooted in craftsmanship and heartfelt hospitality. We are seeking a hardworking and dependable Dishwasher to join our back-of-house team. This physically demanding role takes place in a fast-paced, temperature-variable environment. The Dishwasher is essential to ensuring that all service ware and kitchen equipment are clean, sanitized, and ready for use—helping maintain a safe, organized, and high-functioning kitchen. Behind the scenes, our Dishwasher plays a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness, efficiency, and rhythm of kitchen operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dish machines and sanitize all dishes, tools, and kitchen equipment.
• Wash, organize, and properly store dishware in designated locations.
• Handle dishes and glassware carefully to avoid breakage.
• Monitor dish machine performance and report issues to kitchen leadership.
• Maintain cleanliness in dish pit, floors, prep stations, and trash/recycling areas.
• Remove trash and recyclables; keep dumpster area clean and tidy.
• Perform deep cleaning tasks such as scrubbing sinks, ovens, and kitchen surfaces.
• Keep cleaning supplies stocked and organized.
• Support the kitchen team by assisting with deliveries, prep work, and general maintenance.
• Stay productive during slower periods by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Take direction from chefs, supervisors, and managers as needed.

Role Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50+ lbs. in a fast-paced, physically demanding kitchen setting.
• Able to stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in hot, wet, and loud environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Dependable, punctual, and a true team player with a positive attitude.
• Flexible availability preferred—may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and select holidays.

The Perks

Why Work with Us?

• Become part of the URBN family (Terrain, Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Outfitters) with opportunities for growth, cross-training, and advancement
• Join a distinctive garden-to-table restaurant rooted in craftsmanship offering thoughtful seasonal menus
• Warm, welcoming spaces supported by a collaborative, hospitality-focused team culture
• Employee perks, discounts & benefits across URBN brands

Benefits

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

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.