Turkish Cold Kitchen Chef de Partie — Meze & Dips

Siham International Trading Co.; Fethiye; On-site; TRY 1,101,000 - 1,887,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa & Flights

Accommodation

Transportation allowance

Career development

Internal promotions

Premium events exposure

Cultural diversity

Job summary

Siham International Trading Co. is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie – Cold Section with strong knowledge of Turkish cuisine to join the culinary team.

You will prepare and present traditional and contemporary Turkish cold dishes, meze, salads, dips and cold appetisers in a fine-dining setting. You will work with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to ensure high standards of quality, consistency and presentation, while maintaining strict HACCP compliance and training junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience
• Previous experience as Chef de Partie – Cold Section / Garde Manger in fine-dining
• Strong knowledge of Turkish meze, cold appetisers, salads and dips
• Good understanding of food safety and HACCP standards
• Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques
• Attention to detail and presentation
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume kitchen
• Teamwork and clear communication
• Turkish culinary experience preferred
• English communication advantageous

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute Turkish cold dishes, meze, salads, dips and appetisers to established standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of traditional Turkish ingredients, flavours and techniques.
• Prepare dishes such as hummus, muhammara, ezme, haydari, cacık, stuffed vegetables, cold seafood and more.
• Maintain quality, consistency and presentation across all plates.
• Ensure mise en place is complete and properly stocked for service.
• Monitor ingredient freshness and storage, labeling and rotation.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic workstation and follow HACCP procedures.
• Collaborate with Sous Chef and Head Chef for smooth operations.
• Assist with menu trials, tastings and new dish development.
• Support and train junior kitchen team members and ensure busy service runs smoothly.

Skills

Turkish cuisine

Knife skills

Food preparation techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

English (adv)

Job description

Siham International Trading Co. is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie – Cold Section with strong knowledge of Turkish cuisine to join the culinary team.

You will prepare and present traditional and contemporary Turkish cold dishes, meze, salads, dips and cold appetisers in a fine-dining setting. You will work with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to ensure high standards of quality, consistency and presentation, while maintaining strict HACCP compliance and training junior staff.