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Dining Services
Made-to-order items
Made-to-order 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
Additional Information

The menu for the undergraduate residential dining program is available online with full ingredient information.  Top 9 U.S. food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame) and gluten are identified on the online menu in addition to menu cards at the point of service in the dining halls.  Made-to-order areas include the Grill and Bistro Bowl Station during dinner service.  We encourage students to reach out to Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) onsite management teams if they have additional questions.

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
[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
Specific areas

All self-serve stations have complete ingredient information available online or by request from the student. Top 8 allergens for the self-serve station components are available for each item on a menu card posted on the station.

Additional Information

The residential dining program for undergraduate students is an unlimited meal plan.  The menu is available online with full ingredient information.  Top 9 U.S. food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame) and gluten are identified on the online menu in addition to menu cards at the point of service in the dining halls.  Please note that the service model in all 13 undergraduate dining halls is primarily self-serve.  We encourage students to reach out to Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) onsite management teams if they have additional questions.   

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

An approved dining accommodation from the Disability Access Office (DAO) is required to have menu options prepared separately to reduce the risk of cross-contact for made-to-order menu items.

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]
Additional Information

An approved dining accommodation from the Disability Access Office (DAO) is required to have menu options prepared separately and/or put aside to reduce the risk of cross-contact for self-serve menu items.

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

An approved dining accommodation from the Disability Access Office (DAO) is required to pre-order meals free from their allergens.

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?
[No]
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
Which course(s) are used?
AllerTrain courses by MenuTrinfo
ServSafe Allergen by National Restaurant Association
We developed our own food allergy training.
What topics are covered?

The top 8 allergens, recognizing anaphylaxis, best practices to prevent cross contact during food prep and during general food service. 

Additional information

All managers and chefs for the undergraduate residential dining program are required to complete the AllerTrain U class and pass the exam for their certificate from MenuTrinfo.   

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
 
Does the housing office process requests?
Not Answered
Where can students get more information?
Harvard College Housing Office
Email: collegehousing@fas.harvard.edu
Phone: 617-496-2774
https://collegehousing.fas.harvard.edu/
Additional information

Harvard College Residential Life: https://college.harvard.edu/student-life/residential-life

The Harvard College Housing Office is part of the FAS Office of Student Services, serving Harvard College, Harvard Griffin GSAS, and SEAS.  

 

 

 

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://dao.fas.harvard.edu/accommodations/dining/

 

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]
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Karen Jew, MS, RD, LDN
karen_jew@harvard.edu
https://dining.harvard.edu/
Disability Staff Contact
Disability Access Office (DAO)
(617) 496-8707
dao@fas.harvard.edu
https://dao.fas.harvard.edu/
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