Category: People
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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
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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