Terrain Cafe | Glen Mills | Line Cook

Terrain Cafe 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. As part of the URBN family, which includes brands like Anthropologie, Free People, and Urban Outfitters, Terrain Cafe upholds a distinctive culinary philosophy focused on quality, creativity, and an exceptional dining experience. The restaurant emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced with care to bring vibrant flavors and carefully prepared dishes to its guest table. This approach not only highlights the beauty of the ingredients but also fosters a deep connection between the kitchen, the community, and the dining experience. Terrain Cafe is committed to cultivating an inclusive and collaborative environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow and succeed.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Line Cook to join our dynamic culinary team. This role is ideal for cooks who thrive on precision, speed, and multitasking across multiple stations in a fast-paced, high-performance scratch kitchen. The Line Cook will be pivotal in maintaining the high-quality standards of the restaurant by preparing meats, seafood, vegetables, and other ingredients according to recipe and plating standards. The position requires executing dishes at several stations, especially Saute, Grill, and Oven, while also supporting Salad, Pastry, and Prep stations as needed. Attention to detail is critical, ensuring consistent food quality, correct portioning, and beautiful presentation. Maintaining a clean, well-stocked, and organized station for efficient service is also a key responsibility.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking direction from chefs, supervisors, and managers, while communicating effectively with both back-of-house and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service. They will assist in cleaning and closing procedures, supporting onboarding and training of new team members, and occasionally assisting with other kitchen roles like dishwashing, prep work, or expediting when trained. This role demands strong time management, a sense of urgency, and the ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, event-driven environment. Employment in this position is compensated at an hourly rate between USD $19.00 and USD $21.00, reflecting the specialized skills and dedication required.

Joining Terrain Cafe means becoming part of a larger family dedicated to hospitality and culinary innovation within a warm, supportive team culture. Employees enjoy various perks, discounts, and benefits across URBN brands, including access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement savings plans. Terrain Cafe and URBN stand strongly for diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, religion, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. The company fosters a safe and fair work environment and implements regular anti-harassment training to support its commitment to respect and equality.