William (Fern) Ambrose
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Skilled Chopper with background in various environments ranging from industrial to culinary settings. Known for precision, quickness and safety-conscious approach. Strengths include coordination, manual dexterity and ability to adhere strictly to outlined procedures. Previous roles have highlighted capacity to increase efficiency while maintaining top-tier product quality standards & customer experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chopper
Chopt Salad
Charlottesville, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared fresh ingredients for salads and bowls using precise chopping techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout the shift.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during busy periods.
- Ensured Top-Notch Customer service to guarantee the customer’s return in the future
- Trained multiple new hires on menu fluency and performance management
- Responsible for 200+ Five Star reviews at the Charlottesville Chopt location
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure ingredient quality and freshness.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely to enhance food preparation efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items and special requests from customers.
- Operated various types of chopping machines according to their specific instructions.
- Followed safety protocols while operating a chopper, such as wearing protective gear and avoiding hazardous areas.
- Replaced broken blades with new ones as needed for safe operation of food-safe machines.
Retail Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
Charlottesville, VA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor.
- worked the single register for the entire store on evenings.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales goals.
- Handled customer complaints and provided effective solutions.
- Conducted inventory counts and restocked shelves as needed.
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
- Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.
Harvester
Agriberry Csa And Farm
Hanover, Virginia
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Harvested fruit in a gingerly manner to ensure top quality upon export
- Harvested a variety of crops using efficient hand techniques.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate daily harvesting schedules.
- Inspected produce for quality and sorted items for packaging.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine ideal harvesting times.
- Followed safety guidelines to promote a secure working environment.
- Communicated regularly with team members regarding progress of work tasks.
- Examined harvested crops for signs of damage or contamination before sale or distribution.
- Assisted with the loading of harvested crops onto trucks for transport.
- Transported harvested crops from field to storage area using appropriate vehicles.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA 08.2024 - 09.2025
St. Anne’s Belfield School
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Food safety compliance
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Stock preparation
- Advanced knife skills
- Sanitation procedures
- Plating techniques
- Recipe execution
- Food presentation
- Vegetable chopping
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety practices
- Portion control
- Salad preparation
- Mise en place
- Public relations skills
- Time management abilities
- Multi-line phone systems
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Merchandising
- Toast POS
- Clover POS
- Square POS
- Point of Sale (POS) systems
- Retail sales
- Food allergen safety & management
- Restaurant experience
- Proper food storage
- Cash handling
- Relationship management
- Client rapport building
- Food service cleaning
Affiliations
- Beginner glass artist
- Gardener
- Cleaner
- Ceramics & pottery
- Musician
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Piedmont Virginia Community College
08.2024 - 09.2025
Chopper
Chopt Salad
01.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
01.2022 - 05.2022
Harvester
Agriberry Csa And Farm
07.2020 - 09.2020
St. Anne’s Belfield School