Denison University
Not VerifiedAll food is prepared in open kitchens that handle the major allergens; however, we take precautions to minimize accidental cross-contact. Specific food allergies may not be able to be accommodated at all stations due to the nature of the station.
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.
All food is prepared in open kitchens that handle the major allergens; however, we take precautions to minimize accidental cross-contact. Specific food allergies may not be able to be accommodated at all stations due to the nature of the station.
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.
All food is prepared in open kitchens that handle the major allergens; however, we take precautions to minimize accidental cross-contact. Specific food allergies may not be able to be accommodated at all stations to the nature of the station.
3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
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.
We are committed to working with all students to make reasonable accommodations to meet their dietary needs. Individuals should contact the Bon Appetit Chef Manager, who will then provide the resources needed to call or text pre-ordered meals as needed.
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.
Pure Fare is a vegan station in which foods are made without fish, shellfish, milk, and egg products as well as serving foods made without gluten-containing ingredients. These stations also offer purchased vegan and gluten-free products such as soy milk, dairy-free cream cheese, and pastries.
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.
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.
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.
9. We train our RA's.
10. We have inclusive resident life programs* including food. *Inclusive resident life programs - Programs in the resident halls often include food. Inclusive resident life programs will offer students with food allergies the opportunity to request safe food alternatives for events they attend in the dorms.
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.
12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
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.
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.