Fairfield University

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Dining Services
Made-to-order items
Made-to-order items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

We have ingredient information for the top 8 allergens, sesame, and mustard is  available at our deli, salad toss, action station, and omelet bar for short order stations- additional ingredient information is available upon request.

1. We provide access to ingredient information for made-to-order* items. *Made-to-order - Meals that are prepared on request and to your specification in the dining hall. Examples include a sandwich station, omelet station, burrito station, etc.
Self-Serve Items
Self-Serve Items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
 
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

All self-serve items list the top 8 allergens and mustard, and sesame additional ingredient information is available upon request.

2. We provide access to ingredient information for self-serve* items. *Self-serve - Meals that are served buffet-style in a dining hall. These are typically high risk for cross-contact and are best avoided by diners with food allergies.
Made-To-Order Areas
Made-to-order areas
[Yes, in all stations]
Specific areas

We have cross-contact procedures in place for our deli station. There is an established procedure at this station along with reminders on steps to take if a student asks for special dietary requests. At this station menu items are made on a separate surface, using items from back up containers and separate utensils.

Additional information

 If a special request is made a manager can be approached and a special item can be prepared in the back of the house for the student or by one of our allergen chefs. Students also have the ability ask for items from back up containers to avoid any cross contact at any of the food

3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
Self-Serve Areas
Self-Serve Areas
[Yes, in all areas]
Specific areas

Yes, we have cross-contact procedures in place for our receiving staff, storage, preparation and service of self-serve items. Our receiving staff is trained on how to handle damaged, high risk and substituted items, all brought to the executive chef. There are procedures in place on how items are stored, with shelves properly labeled. Allergen-free items are stored above allergen-containing items along with a separate area for gluten free and allergen free items. We have separate storage areas for produce, and dairy, also have a separate refrigerator for our special dietary request students. In our self-serve stations we have established procedures for the layout of self-serve items with like allergen containing items together and allergen-free items together. We take precautions by having separate utensils for every item, labeling stations properly with the top 8 allergens, signage notifying students of accommodations for those with food allergies or diet restrictions, and requesting disclosure of special dietary needs rather than taking from self-serve areas.

Additional Information

Yes, we have cross-contact procedures in place for our receiving staff, storage, preparation and service of self-serve items. Our receiving staff is trained on how to handle damaged, high risk and substituted items, all brought to the executive chef. There are procedures in place on how items are stored, with shelves properly labeled. Allergen-free items are stored above allergen-containing items along with a separate area for gluten free and allergen free items. We have separate storage areas for produce, and dairy, also have a separate refrigerator for our special dietary request students. In our self-serve stations we have established procedures for the layout of self-serve items with like allergen containing items together and allergen-free items together. We take precautions by having separate utensils for every item,signage notifying students of accommodations for those with food allergies or diet restrictions, and requesting disclosure of special dietary needs rather than taking from self-serve areas.

4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.
Pre-Order Meals
Do students have access to pre-order meals free from their allergens?
[Yes]
Additional information

Students that require special dietary requests can have their meals pre-ordered after going through the necessary procedures. Students are able to email the executive chefs and campus dietitian their menu requests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with special packaged snacks that are available in the dining hall for them in their lockers. There are policies and procedures in place targeted for how staff cleans and sanitize the preparation surface before preparing each pre-ordered meal. Each student has their own allergy kit including knives, cutting boards, dedicated utensils and equipment which each of their meals are prepared on. After each meal is prepared it is covered and placed in a designated area while awaiting pick up. If a meal comes into contact with an allergen it is discarded and remade. Our facility has one chef designated to make allergen meals and special dietary requests.

5. We have pre-order meals* available. *Pre-order meals - Custom meals that can be ordered in advance by a diner so they are ready for pick up at a specific time. Typically these can be ordered online or by phone/text.
Allergy-Friendly Station
Do students have access to an allergy-friendly station(s) that is free from specific allergens?
[Yes]
What is the station free from?
Peanut
Tree nut
Shellfish
Eggs
Wheat
Soy
Milk
Gluten
Sesame
Additional Information

At Fairfield we have a station called True Balance which is free from 8 out of the top 9 allergens including milk, egg, tree-nuts, peanuts, shellfish, soy, sesame and wheat/gluten. This station is open for 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. All of the employees at True Balance have gone through extensive allergy training and prepare all meals on equipment dedicated for allergen free prep.  All food at True Balance is served by our employees on dedicated green plates to reduce the risk of cross-contact.  Menus are available online at www.fairfield.edu/dining

In addition to True Balance, we do have a dedicated gluten free pantry called the Stress Less Zone that is only accessible by student ID swipe. This area is stocked with a variety of gluten free breads, bagels, muffins, desserts, chips, frozen meals, a dedicated gluten free toaster, and a gluten free pizza oven. Students who are interested in getting access to this area should reach out to the Campus Dietitian.

 

 

6. We have an allergy-friendly station*. *Allergy-friendly station - A food station where specific ingredients are banned, typically including many or all items in the Top 8 allergens and gluten.
Dining Services Staff Member Trained?
Dining services staff trained?
[Yes, all staff]
Who?
Managers
Chefs
Registered dietitian
Hourly staff
How often?
At least once a year
Employees are trained through Aller-train University and also have allergen training each month to review allergen safety and cross-contact policies and procedures
Which course(s) are used?
AllerTrain courses by MenuTrinfo
We developed our own food allergy training.
Aramark Allergy Training
What topics are covered?

The topics covered in training include food allergy 101, anaphylaxis, avoiding cross- contact, college and university policies and emergency policies and procedures, gluten free, top 8 allergens.

7. We train dining services staff members.
Registered Dietitian on Staff?
Do you have a registered dietitian on staff?
[Yes]
8. We have a registered dietitian* on staff. *Registered dietitian - Registered dietitians are food and nutrition experts who are often tasked with helping students with food allergies navigate the dining halls.
Campus Life & Disabilities
RAs Trained
RA’s trained
[Not answered]
What topics are covered?

food allergies and gluten-free training for dorm setting, how to recognize anaphylaxis, how to treat it, how to properly use epinephrine auto injector, and how to accommodate students with allergies during programing.

9. We train our RA's.
Inclusive Residence Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive residence life programs involving food?
[Yes]
How can students access safe foods for residence life programs?

Residence Life does their best to advise RAs to know their students and the student needs. We are generally mindful of allergies.

Additional information

We are a student centered office in Residence Life and we work in partnership with the Accessibility office to support students and their allergy needs.

10. We have inclusive residence life programs* including food. *Inclusive residence life programs - Programs in the resident halls often include food. Inclusive residence life programs will offer students with food allergies the opportunity to request safe food alternatives for events they attend in the dorms.
Accommodations for Roommate Assignments
ROLLUP - Accommodations for roommate assignments
 
How does the school provide accommodations?
Facilitating roommate agreements involving food allergies upon request
If students disclose an allergy to residence life or accessibility services, we work with the student on an appropriate solution and accomodation
Does the housing office process requests?
No, another office on campus processes these requests (please specify)
No all specialized housing accommodations go through accessibility before they reach residential life
11. We offer accommodations for roommate assignments. *Every accommodation request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. A housing accommodation cannot be guaranteed prior to an individual evaluation.
Disability Services Office Processes Food Allergy and Celiac Disease Accommodation Requests
Disability services office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests
[Yes]
Other departments a student should contact?

Yes, students will contact the Assistant Vice President to touch base regarding a self-disclosure. The dinning staff including executive chef and dietitian will be contacted in order to make the proper accommodations needed for the prospective meal plan. The student will also contact the health center and work with the staff to assure the proper safety and emergency plans are in effect regarding the student’s allergies. This information can be accessed here: under food allergies https://www.fairfield.edu/undergraduate/student-life-and-services/healt…

How can students submit an accommodations request?

Students can submit accommodation requests by filling out an intake form provided by accessibility services. This is a digital form available online for next semester. The intake form can be found and downloaded here at this website: https://www.fairfield.edu/graduate/academics/resources/academic-and-car…

12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Health Services
What health services are offered?
Food allergy management care
Prescriptions for epinephrine
Allergy testing and diagnosis
Seasonal allergy shots
See what health services we offer >
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[Yes]
Where?
Dining halls
Healthcare facilities
All public safety vehicles are stocked with epinephrine
Additional information

Epinephrine is available in all of our dining locations. It is stored in non-locking allergen emergency kits. When the box is opened an alarm sounds signaling a person is having an allergic reaction. All of our managers, chefs, supervisors, and hourly staff are trained on how to use recognize and allergic reaction and how to administer epinephrine.

13. We have stock, undesignated epinephrine* available for emergency response. *Stock, undesignated epinephrine - Epinephrine that is prescribed to a college or university rather than to a particular student. This epinephrine is kept on hand to use for any student that experiences anaphylaxis.
Campus Emergency Responders Carry Epinephrine
Campus emergency responders carry epinephrine
[Yes]
Who are the emergency responders?
On-campus emergency responders
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Emergency Response Policy
What does the policy allow for?
Designated, trained staff to help administer a student’s epinephrine or stock, undesignated epinephrine in an emergency
Staff is trained to recognize anaphylaxis and call emergency responders
On-campus emergency responders carry epinephrine for use in an emergency
See what our emergency response policy allows for >
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Disability Staff Contact
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