Max Shire
MARIBYRNONG,VICTORIA
Summary
Dynamic food production manager with a proven track record at IKEA Group, excelling in operations management and food safety oversight. Successfully streamlined workflows, reducing labor costs while enhancing productivity. Adept at training teams in best practices, fostering a culture of compliance and collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
B2Gold,Mine
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels of ingredients and supplies efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing service speed.
- Trained new staff on kitchen protocols and safety practices, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Managed successful kitchen remodel, selecting equipment that increased productivity and met evolving needs.
FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGER
IKEA Group
01.2006 - 01.2023
- Oversaw daily food production operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows to optimize food preparation processes.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in food handling and hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with supply chain teams to ensure timely inventory management and product availability.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for continuous improvement in efficiency and waste reduction.
- Managed compliance audits, achieving high scores in health inspections through rigorous training programs.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased productivity.
Education
CULINARY ART DIPLOMA - Food Science
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE
OTTAWA ONTARIO CANADA06-2004
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Kitchen management
- Effective communications
- Cost control
- Operations management
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Nutrition
- Food safety oversight
- Company safety standards
- Budgeting and cost control
- Purchasing
- Food service operations
- Customer service
- Cooking techniques
Timeline
Chef
B2Gold,Mine
02.2023 - 11.2025
FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGER
IKEA Group
01.2006 - 01.2023
CULINARY ART DIPLOMA - Food Science
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE