Terrain Cafe | Westport | Dishwasher

Urban Outfitters • Westport, CT

11h • $16

About The Position

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, ou r Dishwasher p lays a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness, efficiency, and rhythm of kitchen operations.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible availability preferred- may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and select holidays.

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees