Saint Ambrose University
VerifiedStudents may ask a manager, student supervisor, chef or RD for full ingredient lists at any time. Students can also visit the Dining Services website and run a "selected items report" to see a full list of allergens. Just check mark the items you wish to view an click "view selected items report".
*Made to order meals that are prepared on request and to your specification in the dining hall. Examples include sandwich station, omelet station, etc.
Students may ask a manager, supervisor, chef, or RD for full ingredient lists at any time. Students can also visit the Dining Services website to view a list of the common allergens and ingredients. The everyday app is also available for students to view the University Dining Center menu. The Everyday app shows the top allergens and the full ingredient list of menu items. This is a simple and easy way for students to plan ahead before entering the dining hall. Check it out here.
All dining service staff who work at short-order stations are trained upon hiring and monitored for compliance with cross-contact procedures. Procedure signs are also posted at specific stations as a reference for employees. All new and current employees are encouraged to ask managers, chefs, or the RD if they have any questions on proper procedures.
Students can talk with the employee behind the counter of the self-service stations, or talk with a manager, chef or supervisor to get items from the back up to reduce the risk of cross-contact.
Please see attached link to find out more about St. Ambrose's allergy procedures.
The Simple Servings station offers food made without the FDA most-common allergens of tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, wheat, soy, milk products, eggs and sesame. All foods offered at this station are made without gluten-containing ingredients. Fish dishes are included in the varied menu options as a healthy protein choice. Most students are able to eat safely at Simple Servings.
Pre-ordered meals are used for students with extreme allergies (Outside of top nine) and students should contact Hailey Holland, the campus dietitian to set up a 1:1 meeting so she can help support your dining experience on campus.
Email: hailey.holland@sodexo.com
The Simple Servings station offers foods made without the FDA most-common allergens of tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, wheat, soy, milk products, eggs, and sesame. All foods offered are made without gluten-containing ingredients. Fish dishes are included in the varied menu options as a healthy protein choice. At MNSU the Simple Servings station has its own equipment (oven, grill, stove, etc.), smallwares, coolers, and service area. Smallwares, cutting boards, serving utensils etc., are all colored purple to ensure those items are only used at the Simple Servings station. Simple Servings provides convenient, delicious, and secure options for students to focus on their future not their allergies. Check it out here.
All managers, chefs, sous chefs and RDs are AllerTrainU certified.
A variety of food options are provided at Residential Life events throughout the year including food prepared by University Dining staff. Students can contact dining services for more information.
*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.
Students with food allergies and Celiac disease are welcome to visit with the dining services staff as well as the Campus Dietitian to discuss their specific dietary needs. Students should first meet with the Campus Dietitian to discuss dining accommodations and resources available for them on campus. If the student's dining plan still does not meet their need after meeting with the Campus Dietitian, the Accessibility Resources office should be contacted to establish actionable next steps.
Campus Dietitian: Hailey.holland@sodexo.com
Accessibility Resources: arc@sau.edu
Students can access the accommodation request form on the Accessibility Resource page or contact Accessibility Resources at (563) 333-6725.
*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.