A chef de partie is a person responsible for a particular station or line within a kitchen. They are also known as a station chef or line cook. The head chef may have several station chefs working for them in larger kitchens. Some examples of the types of stations that exist in kitchens are butchery, pastries, sauces, and vegetables. As a chef de partie, you are tasked with cooking and preparing the food that is part of your station. You may also have duties regarding portion control, hygiene, and minimizing food waste.