Category: People
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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
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Written in the Stars: Candice White & DDO
Although she only started with us in January, Candice White has already made a big impact here at Desert de Oro Foods (DDO). As a Food Service Champion, she’s committed to helping make the 43rd and Olive Taco Bell the best it can possibly be. Each work day, Candice leads the drive-thru, makes delicious food
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Freddie Lopez Finds Comfort at DDO
As a Cleaning Captain for Desert de Oro Foods’ (DDO) Taco Bell in Glendale, AZ, Freddie Lopez is well versed in hard work and career longevity. He’s been working in some capacity since he was 13 years old, where he was born and raised on the west side of Phoenix. Passion for the Work Freddie’s
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Isis Beavers: Food Champion of the People
It’s safe to say nostalgia played a big role in prompting Isis Beavers to apply for a job at Desert de Oro Foods (DDO). “Taco Bell was a big part of my childhood,” she shares. Isis has been in the Food Champion role at one of our Taco Bells for about a year, and only
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Area Coach Angie Peterson Reflects on Success
Angie Peterson has a spice for life — in fact, the Spice Girls are her hype music of choice! As an Area Coach (AC) with Desert de Oro Foods (DDO) in Utah, Angie oversees five Taco Bell restaurants. She began her career journey with Taco Bell in 2006 as a team member and quickly moved
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Clean Sweep Contest Winners!
Desert de Oro Foods (DDO) is excited to announce the winners of this quarter’s DDO Clean Sweep Contest! This initiative was a collaboration between our operations and facilities departments, and we want to thank everyone who participated. Our Vice President of Operations, Fred Bendel, and Director of Development and Construction, Mark Raymond, had the honor
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Derek Petersen Dreams Big at DDO
From working as an Arby’s crew member in his teens to his current role as Desert de Oro Food’s (DDO) Manager of Field IT, Derek Petersen brings a wealth of industry knowledge that’s made a big impact on our business. Although he joined the team just two years ago, Derek has already proven to be
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Cheers to Lesa’s 30 Years!
It’s safe to say that Lesa Hummel is well-versed in all things Desert de Oro Foods (DDO). That’s because she’s celebrating an incredible 30 years with us: ten in DDO Taco Bells, and another 20 on DDO’s Payroll (PR) team. Climbing the Career Ladder Lesa’s an exemplary team member here at DDO, and her trajectory