January/February 2022 - 48

by Emmy Bender
ANFP Marketing Manager
CDM, CFPP Brings Passion for Health Care and Nutrition
to Workplace
With consulting, Pirtle says her main
challenge is time, but she works to
maintain her work/life balance.
" Time [is my biggest challenge], " she said.
" There is not enough time in the day to
accomplish everything. I just wipe the
slate clean at the end of the day and leave
work at work. "
SHELBY PIRTLE, CDM,
CFPP is an independent dietary
consultant and also the Director of
Foodservice at the Loft Rehabilitation
& Nursing in Decatur, Ill. She has been
in the position for one month (following
29 years in food service), and has been a
CDM, CFPP since 2020.
For Pirtle, the decision to become
a CDM, CFPP was based on her
passion for nutrition from a healthcare
standpoint.
" Medicine is not the only best medicine
for a longer life, " she said. " Food and
nutrition is a medicine we all need to
thrive for a longer life. "
Pirtle's responsibilities are focused on
mentorship of her fellow CDM, CFPPs.
" [My main responsibilities are] utilizing
my knowledge that I have learned and
experienced throughout my career to
guide and assist other CDM, CFPPs in
their careers so that they achieve their
goals for their departments and facilities. "
Working in a variety of locations has
also exposed Pirtle to a wide number
of patients and residents, which is her
require are always changing. Food is a
fun and growing industry and I love new
things. "
To keep up with these changes, Pirtle
relies on ANFP articles and basic
research.
For those just starting out or considering
a career in food service, Pirtle offers
practical advice with her insight of almost
30 years in the industry.
" Take it day by day, " she said. " Listen and
PIRTLE OFFERS PRACTICAL
ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO ARE
CONSIDERING A FOODSERVICE
CAREER: " Take it day by day. Listen and
watch your employees. Be a 'sponge'-
read, ask questions, don't beat yourself
up for things that go wrong. "
favorite part of the job. She enjoys talking
to them about their favorite foods and old
recipes.
While the foodservice industry continues
to change, Pirtle looks forward to what
comes next.
" Foodservice is a difficult industry, "
she said. " We all know the issues we
face daily and the challenges we have.
I envision the foodservice industry as a
staple to everyday life. Food is always
going to be needed and the nutrients we
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watch your employees. After all, many of
them having been doing their jobs longer
than some of us. Be a 'sponge' - read,
ask questions. Don't beat yourself up for
things that go wrong. We are all human
and make mistakes. " E

Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022

My Recipe for Success
Go Team! Training and Motivation for Workplace Wins
Five Ways to Reduce Employee Burnout
What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
Creating a Passion for Culinary Excellence
Top 10 Ways to Motivate Employees
Make Dining Something Special Again
A Fresh Look at Employee Engagement
Boost Appetites With a World of Taste
Keep it Positive
Foundation Focus
CDM, CFPP Spotlights
Pride in Foodservice Week
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - Cover2
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 4
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - My Recipe for Success
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - Go Team! Training and Motivation for Workplace Wins
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 11
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - Five Ways to Reduce Employee Burnout
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 13
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 14
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 15
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 16
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - Creating a Passion for Culinary Excellence
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 19
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 20
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 21
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 22
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - Top 10 Ways to Motivate Employees
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - Make Dining Something Special Again
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 25
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 26
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 27
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - A Fresh Look at Employee Engagement
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 29
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 30
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 31
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - Boost Appetites With a World of Taste
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 33
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - 35
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - Keep it Positive
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - Foundation Focus
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - CDM, CFPP Spotlights
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2022 - Pride in Foodservice Week
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