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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
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
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
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
Self-Serve Items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 9 allergens, online database
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
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
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]
Specific areas

Enhanced protocols are followed at SimplyOASIS, which is dedicated to serving guests with special dietary needs.

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 Simple & Certain, located in Café Mac, 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
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 should contact Amy Tomes at Amy.Tomes@cafebonappetit.com to discuss specific nutrition concerns.

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

Simple & Certain, located in Café Mac, 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.

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.
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.
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?
651-696-6215
residential-life@macalester.edu
https://www.macalester.edu/residential-life/
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.
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
Amy Tomes
amy.tomes@cafebonappetit.com
651-696-6215
https://macalester.cafebonappetit.com/
Disability Staff Contact
Melissa Fletcher
mfletche@macalester.edu
https://www.macalester.edu/di…
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