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Building a Food Service Career Without a Traditional Path
In this episode of Sorority Chat, Liz Alexander chats with Kyle Capron of Schert Foodservice, who shares how he built a 40+-year career in the food industry after leaving college, moving from a Dairy Queen cook to restaurant roles and ultimately to restaurant equipment sales, emphasizing doing work that fits your strengths and life goals.
They discuss the value of trades, the shortage of skilled installers and technicians, and how Kyle’s team supports fraternity and sorority houses with everything from replacing a single refrigerator to full kitchen design, procurement, and installation across regions with very different chapter-house footprints. Kyle explains practical kitchen automation—especially combi ovens that use app-like programming and self-cleaning to reduce labor bottlenecks—and notes ongoing challenges, such as older-house utility limitations and meeting students’ after-hours dining needs, including interest in smart vending solutions.
📌 Connect with Kyle:
📌 Connect with Liz:
📸 Instagram: @pdrinteriors
🌐 Website: PDR Interiors
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If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle!
Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories.
Episode Highlights:00:00 Show Cold Open
00:20 Welcome to Sorority Chat
00:47 Meet Kyle Capron
02:09 Dairy Queen Beginnings
03:13 Leaving College Behind
04:24 From Serving to Sales
07:10 Trades and Career Advice
11:04 Greek Kitchen Projects
14:08 Kitchen Automation Explained
16:47 Combi Ovens in Action
20:19 Utilities and Change Management
23:34 Late Night Meals and Smart Vending
27:06 Grilling and Farm to Table
30:10 Wrap Up and Contact Info
31:07 House Hot Takes Alumni Spaces
32:04 Final Thanks and Subscribe
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By Liz Alexander
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In this episode of Sorority Chat, Liz Alexander chats with Kyle Capron of Schert Foodservice, who shares how he built a 40+-year career in the food industry after leaving college, moving from a Dairy Queen cook to restaurant roles and ultimately to restaurant equipment sales, emphasizing doing work that fits your strengths and life goals.
They discuss the value of trades, the shortage of skilled installers and technicians, and how Kyle’s team supports fraternity and sorority houses with everything from replacing a single refrigerator to full kitchen design, procurement, and installation across regions with very different chapter-house footprints. Kyle explains practical kitchen automation—especially combi ovens that use app-like programming and self-cleaning to reduce labor bottlenecks—and notes ongoing challenges, such as older-house utility limitations and meeting students’ after-hours dining needs, including interest in smart vending solutions.
📌 Connect with Kyle:
📌 Connect with Liz:
📸 Instagram: @pdrinteriors
🌐 Website: PDR Interiors
- Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to Sorority Chat on your favorite podcast platform!
If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle!
Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories.
Episode Highlights:00:00 Show Cold Open
00:20 Welcome to Sorority Chat
00:47 Meet Kyle Capron
02:09 Dairy Queen Beginnings
03:13 Leaving College Behind
04:24 From Serving to Sales
07:10 Trades and Career Advice
11:04 Greek Kitchen Projects
14:08 Kitchen Automation Explained
16:47 Combi Ovens in Action
20:19 Utilities and Change Management
23:34 Late Night Meals and Smart Vending
27:06 Grilling and Farm to Table
30:10 Wrap Up and Contact Info
31:07 House Hot Takes Alumni Spaces
32:04 Final Thanks and Subscribe
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