Paul Gaudette
Summary
Dynamic and dependable professional with a friendly demeanor, experienced in fostering teamwork and collaboration at St Joseph Hospital. Proven problem-solver with strong culinary skills, consistently enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality meal preparation. Recognized for maintaining a positive atmosphere and efficiently managing time in fast-paced environments.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Umpire
Adult and Youth Slo Pitch
05.1988 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Hockey Referee
Elliot Lake Minor Hockey
09.1990 - 04.2022
- Maintained order during games through effective communication with coaches and players.
- Contributed to a positive game atmosphere by maintaining professionalism at all times, both on and off the ice.
- Assisted in the development of new referees by sharing knowledge and providing guidance during training sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow officials to ensure consistent rule interpretation throughout games.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected game situations or challenges, resulting in minimal disruptions to gameplay.
- Promoted sportsmanship among players, coaches, and spectators through respectful interactions and role modeling.
- Handled disputes calmly and effectively, diffusing tense situations between teams during matches.
- Enhanced game fairness by enforcing rules and regulations consistently.
- Enforced safety rules to protect players from game injuries.
- Managed time efficiently while maintaining focus on game details, ensuring timely completion of matches.
- Facilitated smooth gameplay by quickly making accurate decisions on penalties and infractions.
- Assessed game penalties for rule violations and ejected players with serious conduct violations.
- Improved overall gameplay experience for players and spectators with strong attention to detail in rule enforcement.
- Tracked and reported game statistics to scorekeeper during games.
- Upheld high ethical standards while officiating hockey games, fostering trust among teams, coaches, spectators, and league organizers.
- Upheld gameplay practices and league requirements for refereed games.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on rule changes and officiating techniques for optimal performance during games.
- Coordinated exact start, stop and period break schedules for games.
- Supported league integrity by impartially applying rules regardless of team affiliations or personal relationships.
- Increased player safety by vigilantly monitoring gameplay and promptly addressing dangerous situations.
- Checked for sit-outs in game book prior to game start.
- Responded promptly to injuries and helped coordinate medical care and rule enforcement responses.
- Documented fights, threats and damages in reports to management.
- Controlled game flow to maintain safe and fair environment.
- Reviewed and studied rulebooks to maintain current knowledge of updates and changes.
- Made judgment calls on unsportsmanlike behavior and other violations.
- Interpreted and applied rules and regulations in sports.
- Consulted with officiating team to discuss violations and play problems, coordinate responses and implement resolutions.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Provided safe playing environment for players by monitoring activity.
- Assessed players and equipment to verify conformance to event rules and safety standards.
Cook
St Joseph General Hospital
03.1998 - 04.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
- Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Baker
Algonquin College
Ottawa, None06-1982
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
Accomplishments
As an umpire I worked with many individual through the years, new officials and a regular team members of up to 20 at any given time. I have umpired at many Regional and Provincial championships. I have been going at it for more than 45 years.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Being retired I continue to stay active I work outside around the house, play golf multiple times per week, enjoy hiking, swimming and staying active Love to travel and spend time with grandchildren
Timeline
Cook
St Joseph General Hospital
03.1998 - 04.2021
Hockey Referee
Elliot Lake Minor Hockey
09.1990 - 04.2022
Umpire
Adult and Youth Slo Pitch
05.1988 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Baker
Algonquin College
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