Cold Station Chef de Partie – Charcuterie & Plating Pro

Vikings Group of Companies; Philippines; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Vikings Group of Companies in Makati City is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie (Cold Station) to lead the cold kitchen and deliver top-quality dishes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This full-time role focuses on preparing and presenting cold dishes, pâtés, terrines, and charcuterie with a strong emphasis on consistency and plating excellence. You will train junior staff, manage mise en place, and support menu development while upholding HACCP standards throughout service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Chef de Partie or senior kitchen role, preferably in a cold station
• Formal culinary training or qualification from a recognized culinary institution
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and HACCP principles
• Proficiency in cold food preparation techniques including charcuterie, terrines, pâtés, and advanced plating
• Excellent knife skills and attention to detail with a focus on presentation and consistency
• Proven leadership abilities with experience supervising and training kitchen staff
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards during peak service
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Knowledge of costing and portion control
• Physical fitness and ability to stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by kitchen operations
• Preferred: experience in high-volume hospitality operations and buffet-style service

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present cold dishes, appetizers, salads, pâtés, terrines, and charcuterie according to established recipes and plating standards
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Monitor stock levels at the cold station and place orders to prevent shortages
• Train, supervise, and mentor junior chefs and kitchen assistants at the cold station
• Ensure consistent quality and portion control across all cold dishes
• Collaborate with Head Chef and other stations to coordinate service and ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Maintain detailed records of food costs, wastage, and stock management
• Prepare mise en place for service and keep the cold station organized and clean
• Contribute to menu development and creative presentations of cold dishes
• Respond promptly to service demands and adapt to changing requirements during service

Skills

Team leadership

High-pressure performance

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Communication

Costing & portion control

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Education

Culinary training from a recognized culinary institution

Job description

Vikings Group of Companies in Makati City is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie (Cold Station) to lead the cold kitchen and deliver top-quality dishes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This full-time role focuses on preparing and presenting cold dishes, pâtés, terrines, and charcuterie with a strong emphasis on consistency and plating excellence. You will train junior staff, manage mise en place, and support menu development while upholding HACCP standards throughout service.