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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
[No]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
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
Comprehensive allergen and nutritional information is available on the dining website www.brandeishospitality.com
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 some 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
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
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
Allergen and nutritional information is available at www.brandeishospitality.com
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

We conduct food allergy training for all employees upon hire, as well as annually, or more often as needed. Additional training is provided to any staff on our AllGood allergy-friendly stations. Training emphasizes sources of the Big 9 allergens, as well as methods to avoid potential cross-contact with allergens. The culinary leadership team conducts monthly audits to ensure compliance with food allergy policies. 

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]
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]
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
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
Training is conducted at least annually and upon hire.
Which course(s) are used?
AllerTrain courses by MenuTrinfo
ServSafe Allergen by National Restaurant Association
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
[No]
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?

Brandeis' CAs (community advisors) are advised at the beginning of each semester to send surveys or emails out to their residents asking for any dietary needs in advance of their program planning. RAs will provide access to safe foods whenever possible, and are encouraged to speak with their colleagues for support. 

Additional information

RA training on food allergies being developed for the Fall 2021 Semester. 

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]
How does the school provide accommodations?
Trying to match students with food allergies for room assignments upon request
Facilitating roommate agreements involving food allergies upon request
Working with students to change roommate assignments if it becomes necessary
Does the housing office process requests?
Yes
Where can students get more information?
Department of Community Living
dclaccommodations@brandeis.edu
https://www.brandeis.edu/dcl/accommodations/index.html
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?

SAS handles all accommodation requests (i.e. academic, parking, medical dietary, accessible transport van).  Students should contact the Department of Community Living with any housing accommodations request (https://www.brandeis.edu/dcl/accommodations/index.html)

 

How can students submit an accommodations request?

Students can go to the SAS webiste to submit an accommodations request at this link: https://www.brandeis.edu/academic-services/accessibility/accommodations…

Students should first review the Brandeis Dining Services website to see if their needs can already be met. If this is not the case, students can submit an accommodations request form, as well as supporting medical documentation through the SAS website. Once submitted, the information is reviewed and the student will be contacted to determine if accommodations are needed. This process can take several weeks and students are encouraged to submit documentation as soon as they have committed as students. 

Additional Information

There is a Student FAQ page (found here: https://www.brandeis.edu/academic-services/accessibility/information-st…) detailing commonly asked questions about academic accommodations and support provided by Student Accessibility Support. There is also a page for families (found here: https://www.brandeis.edu/academic-services/accessibility/families-faqs…).

 

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
The Brandeis Health Center can refer students to off campus facilities in order to support student's allergy care process.
See what health services we offer >
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[Yes]
Where?
Healthcare facilities
Exceptions?

The health center does have epinephrine for emergency use, treatment of anaphylaxis while awaiting EMS, however it is only available when the facility is open. Hours during the academic year are Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm.

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
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
Kristina McGrath RDN, LDN, CNSC
mcgrath-kristina@harvesttableculinary.com
kristinamcgrath@brandeis.edu
https://www.brandeishospitality.com
Disability Staff Contact
Student Accessibility Support
781-736-3470
access@brandeis.edu
https://www.brandeis.edu/acad…
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