Category: People
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Leading with Attitude & Effort: Area Coach Lindsey Henry
There’s a special feeling you get when speaking with someone who’s been with Desert de Oro Foods (DDO) for a number of years. The dedication and loyalty is undeniable. That level of commitment is generated from a belief in the principles our mission statement fosters: to be the restaurants our guests desire and the company
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Bianca Sandoval on Simply Seeing What Happens
Bianca Sandoval’s stellar career with Desert de Oro Foods (DDO) began when she simply noticed a Taco Bell in her neighborhood. She didn’t know anything about DDO at the time, but decided to apply for a Restaurant General Manager (RGM) position and thought, let’s see what happens. Well, a career happened! Bianca officially joined the
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Chelsea Schwartz is a Dual Brand Champion
Chelsea Schwartz joined Desert de Oro Foods (DDO) at the height of the pandemic in July 2020. She was hired as an Assistant General Manager (AGM) boasting previous management experience from time with Burger King and McDonald’s. She quickly moved up here! Today, Chelsea is Regional Training Leader (RTO) of Region 6 in San Antonio,
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Working Hard, Playing Hard with Jeremy Hammer
Jeremy Hammer’s role as the Payson, AZ Pizza Hut’s Restaurant General Manager (RGM) is more than just a job, it’s a trip down memory lane. That’s because Jeremy grew up visiting Payson with his grandparents, and they stopped at the very same Pizza Hut many times. Jeremy even recalls playing the restaurant’s old Pac-Man game
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Meet Melinda “Mo” Kemp!
Melinda Kemp — also known as “Mo” — is the Accounting Specialist Lead at Desert de Oro Foods (DDO). The name “Mo” has a heartfelt, if not quirky, backstory. Melinda’s mom’s name is Joye and she was nicknamed “Jo.” In college, Melinda became “Molinda,” which was ultimately shortened to “Mo.” Sadly, Mo’s mother passed away
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A Warm Welcome for Ymunie Webster
While Ymunie Webster is no stranger to Taco Bell, she’s still getting to know Desert de Oro Foods (DDO). The Food and Service Champion recently joined our Phoenix, AZ Taco Bell team — but was previously employed at a different Taco Bell in Dallas, TX. We sat down with Ymunie to learn more about her
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Slingin’ Dough Like a Pro — Literally!
Just this month, our very own Adrian Rodriguez — a Cook at the Chino Valley, AZ Pizza Hut — put his pizza-making skills to the ultimate test. At the Pizza Championship National Competition, a pizza-making contest held by Pizza Hut Corporate, Adrian competed against other Pizza Hut team members from across the country. While Adrian
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Rally Winners 2025!
Here at Desert de Oro Foods (DDO), we’re deeply committed to excellence in leadership development, managerial proficiency and operational excellence. At our recent company-wide rallies, several of our regions recognized team members who embody these values to the fullest. Below, we’ve listed all of our award recipients organized by region. We want to extend our
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Meet Jenn Nolan: Leading with Heart & Purpose at Taco Bell
When you meet Jenn Nolan, the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) of our North Dartmouth, MA Taco Bell, it’s impossible not to be drawn in by her energy. Jenn’s big personality, infectious sense of humor and genuine care for others set the tone for everything she does — both inside and outside the restaurant. Jenn embodies
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Anthony Martinez Makes More than Just Pizza
Cooks at Pizza Hut are truly the foundation of the brand’s restaurants. Their responsibilities include not only making the best pizzas around, but also ensuring that their restaurant is up to par when it comes to food freshness, taste accuracy and customer satisfaction. For two years now, Anthony Martinez — Line Cook at Desert de