Dara Michel Rabin
Flagstaff
Summary
Responsible and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and talent for fostering strong relationships. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and focus on supporting team success. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager and Executive Chef
Pine Forest Charter School
Flagstaff
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared and served 4 nutritious and creative breakfasts and 5 snacks weekly for grades k-8, ensuring timely and efficient food service for students and staff.
- Procured all food and supplies required to prepare and package meals for the school's breakfast and snack program..
- Maintained FIFO protocol for health and safety, implementing waste mitigation systems to enhance kitchen sustainability.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal food service laws, training staff on standards to uphold operational integrity.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Pine Forest Charter School
Flagstaff
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated learning through play-based activities, enhancing social and cognitive skills.
- Supported children's emotional development through active listening and encouragement.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with lead teacher in daily classroom activities to enhance learning.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch, and breaks.
Breakfast Program Chef
Pine Forest Charter School
Flagstaff
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Prepared nutritious meals following school dietary guidelines and student preferences.
- Managed kitchen inventory to ensure availability of fresh ingredients and implemented systems for utilizing leftovers, minimizing waste while adhering to food safety protocols.
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen environment in compliance with health standards, contributing to overall safety and sanitation.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes, ensuring consistency and satisfaction among students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Development
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2009
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA06-2006
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Nutrition knowledge
- Quality control standards
- First aid and CPR
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Positive reinforcement
- Patience and empathy
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- ANSI Food Protection Manager
Timeline
Kitchen Manager and Executive Chef
Pine Forest Charter School
10.2023 - 05.2025
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Pine Forest Charter School
11.2021 - 05.2022
Breakfast Program Chef
Pine Forest Charter School
09.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Development
University of California, Davis
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Sacramento City College