Prep Cook

Woodbine Entertainment Group.; Milton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in horse-racing is seeking a Head Salad to lead the preparation of all cold menu items. This position requires strong culinary skills, especially in salads and dressings, with an emphasis on teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a cold station or salad role.
• Solid knife skills and knowledge of salad and dressing prep.
• Flexibility to assist on other stations as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate all cold dishes, including salads and desserts.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the cold station.
• Support hot line cooks as needed.

Skills

Knife skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

With almost 150 years of proud horseracing history, Woodbine Entertainment Group is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada.

Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing — and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.

Job Summary:
The Head Salad is responsible for leading the preparation and execution of all cold menu items including salads, dressings, appetizers, and desserts. This role requires excellent prep skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support the hot line during service when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and plate all cold dishes, including composed salads, dressings, cold appetizers, and chilled desserts

Maintain organization, cleanliness, and restocking of the cold station (garde manger)

Ensure consistency, presentation, and portioning of all cold items

Support hot line cooks as needed during busy service (e.g., assisting with plating, garnishing, or simple hot prep)

Label, date, and properly store all mise en place

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards

Skills and Qualifications:

1–2 years experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a cold station or salad role

Solid knife skills and knowledge of classic salad and dressing prep

Strong multitasking and communication skills

Ability to work clean, fast, and efficiently under pressure

Flexibility to assist on other stations as required

Food Handler Certification is an asset

Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Be Yourself.

We believe differences should be valued and celebrated. By building diverse and inclusive teams, we strive to provide a more authentic and empowering work experience that unlocks the potential of our people. Regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, we believe everyone has the right to express their ideas, ambitions, and pursue their goals with confidence and integrity. Diversity breeds innovation. We want people to think differently. Our commitment is to build a culture that welcomes everyone and leverages their unique perspectives to be a great entertainment company that shares the thrill of horseracing experiences with the world.

Welcome

At the core of everything we do is the beauty of the race horse, but it takes thousands of people from diverse backgrounds to do it as well as we do.

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can.Our team members work in fields such as wagering, hospitality, marketing, property services, finance, broadcasting, IT and much more. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working with Woodbine Entertainment!

About Us

With almost 150 years of proud horseracing history, Woodbine Entertainmentis the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada. Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing — and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.