In this episode, Melody Miranda, National Director of Culinary for Sodexo’s Good Eating Company, takes us inside the world of corporate dining. She shares her path into large-scale food operations, her role in managing corporate cafeterias, and how chefs balance creativity with consistency at scale. Melody also discusses adapting to food trends, honoring regional tastes, the impact of COVID-19 on corporate dining operations, and the company’s commitment to sustainability and regenerative agriculture. Known for her chef-led approach, Melody has helped redefine how creativity shows up in corporate dining. At the core of it all is one guiding principle: listening to guests and building menus that are thoughtful, diverse, and deeply satisfying.

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