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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 9 allergens, online database
[Yes]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Top 9 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Other
Available at a computer station located in the dining hall.
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 9 allergens, online database
[Yes]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Top 9 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Other
Available at a computer station located in the dining hall.
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 some stations]
Specific areas

The Honor G Grill and Sautee/Pasta venues have an allergen kit with designated purple equipment for preparing allergen friendly foods upon request. Separate sauce and utensils are used for serving with the gluten-free pasta.

 

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 some areas]
Specific areas

We have a "nut station" to separate all room temperature items containing peanuts or tree nuts, such as desserts, breakfast pastries, granola and nut butters.

The Gluten-Free venue has bold signage to indicate the food served is for students with a medical need for GF food. Instructions for using the GF station correctly are posted. There is also a physical barrier as a visual cue for students to read the sign before entering. Separate condiments, GF breads and GF cereals are kept here to separate them from venues with gluten containing foods. The food preparation area is cleaned before GF food is prepared. Some separate equipment is maintained for preparing GF foods.

 

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

These meals are available to students approved by our Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources with a documented medical need which cannot be managed with the food served in the dining hall.

 

 

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?
Gluten
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, some staff]
Who?
Managers
Chefs
Registered dietitian
Hourly staff
How often?
At least once every 2 years
Which course(s) are used?
FARECheck Certified course
What topics are covered?

  • Food Allergy Basics

  • Food Allergy 101/Top 9 Allergens

  • How to Recognize and Respond to Food Allergy reactions/anaphylaxis

  • The importance of disclosing accurate ingredients

  • How to reduce the risk of cross contact

  • How to communicate with guests about food allergies

  • Grinnell College examples, policies and procedures

Additional information

Grinnell College Dining Services takes food allergies very seriously. We want all of our guests to feel safe when they dine with us. The steps to get there start with thorough staff training.

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?
No, another office on campus processes these requests (please specify)
Accessibility and Disability Resources
Where can students get more information?
Jae Baldree
baldreej@grinnell.edu
https://www.grinnell.edu/new-students/housing
Additional information

https://www.grinnell.edu/about/leadership/offices-services/accessibility-disability

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]
How can students submit an accommodations request?

https://www.grinnell.edu/about/leadership/offices-services/accessibility-disability/students 

12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
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?
City emergency responders
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Emergency Response Policy
What does the policy allow for?
Staff is trained to recognize anaphylaxis and call emergency responders
See what our emergency response policy allows for >
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Britt McConnell, Dietitian
dietitian@grinnell.edu
641-269-3661
https://www.grinnell.edu/about/offices-services/dining
Disability Staff Contact
Jae Baldree
641-269-3089
baldreej@grinnell.edu
https://www.grinnell.edu/abou…
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