Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 47

CDM, CFPP
spotlights
REBECCA PATMAN, CDM,
CFPP is the Regional Certified
Dietary Manager, Certified Food
Protection Professional and
Culinary Manager for SWLTC,
Northwest Nursing Center in
Oklahoma City, Okla. She has been
at her current facility for four
years and has been a CDM, CFPP
since October 2022. She started her
foodservice career with Temple
Manor in 2017 at SWLTC.
Patman decided to become a CDM,
CFPP because of the good she
could do with the credential while
applying it to her passion.
" I can use my culinary passion and
experience to help people extend
their quality of life and make them
happy, " Patman said.
In her role, Patman makes orders,
schedules labor, and collects
information to assist the dietitian,
all while teaching and motivating
a kitchen crew to make appealing
dish choices through sight, smell,
and most importantly, taste. She
also supports other buildings and
teaches the dietary managers how
to enhance the dining experience
for her clients.
While Patman enjoys her role, it is
not without challenges. One of the
larger struggles she faces is her
clients' poor appetites.
To work through this struggle,
Patman encourages the ability
to pivot with one-on-one
BY MACKENZI BUTSON
ANFP MARKETING COORDINATOR
CDM, CFPP IMPLEMENTS NEW STRATEGIES
TO ENCOURAGE BETTER APPETITES
interventions and tweaking the
meals to not only achieve the dietary
requirements, but also the clients'
satisfaction.
Being able to meet her clients' needs
and wishes requires Patman to
approach her tasks with innovation,
cart, tableside drink cart, and
decorative restaurant-style dining
room. "
It is through Patman's prior work
experience that she was able to
pilot this new idea.
" We worked very hard to get front
of the house dining as well as back
of the house dining to fit this goal, "
Patman said. " In return, we have
happy clients and a huge drop in
weight loss percentages. "
" KEEP GOING IN EDUCATION
[and] learn how to communicate with the clients. Above
all, this is a 'calling,' not a job. "
and she has implemented a dining
excellence program at her facility.
" We have a full culinary excellence
dining experience program in our
facility, " Patman said. " This includes
plate garnishment and plating, dessert
For those just getting started in
their foodservice careers, Patman
shares her thoughts.
" Keep going in education, [and]
learn how to communicate with the
clients, " she said. " And above all,
this is a 'calling' not a job! "
DO YOU KNOW A CDM,
CFPP ROCKSTAR?
To recommend an ANFP member for a CDM,
CFPP Spotlight, contact Emmy Bender at
ebender@ANFPonline.org
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024

Top 10 Strategies to Cultivate a Strong and Lasting Food Safety Culture
Navigating Food Safety Through the Seasons
Deep Dive: Diseases of the Digestive System
Top Tips for Attracting and Managing Gen Z Employees
2024 ACE Preview
Workforce Development is Always on the Menu in the Foodservice Industry
My Recipe for Success
Say the Magic Words...Sesame on the Scene
Building a Better Organization with DEI
ANFP Initiatives Give Us Much to be Excited About
Early Career CDM, CFPP
What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
CDM, CFPP Spotlights
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Cover1
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Cover2
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 1
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 2
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 3
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 4
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Top 10 Strategies to Cultivate a Strong and Lasting Food Safety Culture
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Navigating Food Safety Through the Seasons
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 7
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 8
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 9
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 10
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 11
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Deep Dive: Diseases of the Digestive System
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 13
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 14
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 15
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 16
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 17
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Top Tips for Attracting and Managing Gen Z Employees
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 19
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 20
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 21
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 22
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 23
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 2024 ACE Preview
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 25
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Workforce Development is Always on the Menu in the Foodservice Industry
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 27
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 28
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 29
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 30
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - My Recipe for Success
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Say the Magic Words...Sesame on the Scene
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 33
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 34
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 35
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Building a Better Organization with DEI
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 38
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 39
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 40
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 41
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - ANFP Initiatives Give Us Much to be Excited About
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 43
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - Early Career CDM, CFPP
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - 45
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2024 - CDM, CFPP Spotlights
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