Columbia University
VerifiedWhile ingredient information is not posted on our website or listed in the dining halls, students can email the Registered Dietitian for specific ingredient information.
Complete ingredient information is available on request in the dining halls. Menu items are labeled on-site in dining locations for Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Halal, and top 9 allergens.
While ingredient information is not posted on our website or listed in the dining halls, students can email the Registered Dietitian for specific ingredient information.
Complete ingredient information is available on request in the dining halls. Menu items are labeled on-site in dining locations for Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Halal, and top 9 allergens.
Students can request that our staff change gloves, use a new pan, and clean utensils when placing an order at made-to-order stations.
Staff monitor self-serve areas to ensure that each menu item in self-serve areas has its own utensil. Students can also ask staff or a manager to serve from a fresh pan.
Columbia has a Custom Meals Program where students can pre-order allergen-friendly meals. To gain access to this program, students can reach out to the dining team and our dietitian. We will review how best to accommodate a student's food allergies. Once students have access to the Custom Meals Program, students have an app that will allow them to order ahead. A designated Custom Meals Chef will prepare requested foods, and send a complete ingredient list of products used back to the student to confirm safety.
We do not have a station that eliminates use of all top 9 major allergens. However, John Jay Dining Hall has a Gluten Free station, a Vegan Station, and a Halal Station.
Every August, a Dining orientation is held for all associates, in which an extensive training on food allergies (what they are, side effects and symptoms, the major allergens, gluten free diets, egg and dairy allergies, vegetarian versus vegan diets, and our food allergy identification key) is administered by the Registered Dietitian.
All employees complete allergen training at onboarding. Chefs, managers, and culinarians cooking custom meals must complete the highest level AllerTrain course. The training must be completed every three years. In addition, at orientation each year, our dietitian will review food allergy management procedures with all staff.
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Registering with Disability Services includes submission of both the Disability Services Registration Form and disability documentation. After review of a student's documentation and registration form, Disability Services will coordinate services and accommodations based on eligibility.