Eckerd College

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Location

Saint Petersburg

www.eckerd.edu

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Dining Services

Made-to-order items

[Yes, for all stations]

How are ingredients available?

Table: Ingredient Info Availability

Online or In An App

[No]

List Posted in the Dining Hall

[No]

On Request in the Dining Hall

[Yes]

Top 9 Allergens

Full Ingredients

Other

All guest questions related to food and ingredients are directed to a chef or manager. The chef or manager will review the ingredients and preparation with individuals to allow them to make an informed decision.

Additional Information

All food is prepared in open kitchens that handle the major allergens; however, we take precautions to minimize accidental cross-contact.

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

[Yes, for all stations]

How are ingredients available?

Table: Ingredient Info Availability

Online or In An App

[No]

List Posted in the Dining Hall

[No]

On Request in the Dining Hall

[Yes]

Top 9 Allergens

Full Ingredients

Additional Information

At all stations in the cafe, guests may ask to speak with a chef or manager regarding food or ingredient information. The chef or manager will review the ingredients and preparation methods with individuals to allow them to make an informed decision.

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]

Additional information

All food is prepared in open kitchens that handle the major allergens; however, we take precautions to minimize accidental cross-contact.

Enhanced protocols are followed at Bare, located in Café Bon Appetit, which is dedicated to serving guests with special dietary needs.

3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.

Self-Serve Areas

[Yes, in all areas]

Additional Information

All food is prepared in open kitchens that handle the major allergens; however, we take precautions to minimize accidental cross-contact. Self-serve foods are placed to minimize drips and spills into neighboring vessels. Students can request ingredients and supplies that have not been out for service to reduce the risk of accidental cross-contact in 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

We are committed to working with all students to make reasonable accommodations to meet their dietary needs. Students can meet with the Regional Wellness Manager and onsite manager to discuss a plan for ordering special meals made without their allergen(s).

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

Fish

Shellfish

Eggs

Wheat

Soy

Milk

Gluten

Sesame

Additional Information

Bare, located in Café Bon Appetit, offers menu items prepared without the major allergens and gluten. Menu items are made with single-source ingredients and are prepared and served by knowledgeable employees.

At Eckerd College, in Café Bon Appetit, we do not use peanuts or tree nuts, but do include coconut, as ingredients in the preparation of the menu items; however products may change without our knowledge. We cannot guarantee these allergens have not been introduced during a previous stage of the food preparation process or accidental cross contact from outside sources. Guests with food allergies or specific dietary concerns should speak with a manager for individualized assistance.

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]

How often?

At least once a year

All managers and chefs complete the manger-level FARE certified training annually even if the location is not fully FAREcheck certified. All hourly staff, including new hires, receive formal food allergen awareness training twice annually.

Which course(s) are used?

FARECheck Certified course

We developed our own food allergy training.

Additional information

All managers and chefs receive a FARE reviewed food allergy training annually, and hourly associates are trained two times per year. On-going training is provided in daily team meetings.

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]

9. We train our RA's.

Inclusive Residence Life Programs Including Food

Inclusive residence life programs involving food?

[Not answered]

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

[Not answered]

Does the housing office process requests?

Not Answered

Where can students get more information?

727.864.8405

housing@eckerd.edu

https://www.eckerd.edu/housing/residence-halls/

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

[Not answered]

12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.

Health Services

What health services are offered?

Seasonal allergy shots

See what health services we offer >

Emergency Response

Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response

Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies

[Not answered]

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

[Not answered]

Who are the emergency responders?

On-campus emergency responders

City emergency responders

14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.

Contact Info

Dining Services Staff Contact

Shondalette Randolph - General Manager, Tony Van Hang - Executive Chef, Dan Connolly - Regional Wellness Manager

Shondalette.Randolph@cafebonappetit.com

Tony.Hang@cafebonappetit.com