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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 8 allergens, online database
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

They are all available upon request.

Additional Information

We identify all of the major 8 allergens. 

We provide made-to-order menu items, allergen free 

We provide special dietary menu items separate from our regular menu

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 8 allergens, online database
[Yes]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

They are all available upon request.

Additional Information

We identify all of the major 8 allergens. 

We provide made-to-order menu items, allergen free 

We provide special dietary menu items separate from our regular menu

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 are currently using "purple" kitchen utensils (to identify allergen free) to reduce cross contact

We provide special dietary menu items separate from our regular menu

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

We have our peanuts, nuts, and peanut butter covered in a designated point of service

We are adamant about observing the serving utensils and replacing as needed 

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 appreciate when students are able to give us the time needed to prepare their pre-ordered allergen free meal.

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
Additional Information

At times a menu item will contain one of the major 8 allergens however it is well identified.

Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Milk & Gluten are never included 

For students who require it, their meals are made, plated, covered, identified and placed in a separate warmer.

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
We are constantly improving our food allergy procedures and training
Which course(s) are used?
ServSafe Allergen by National Restaurant Association
Self training
What topics are covered?

Constant review of the 8 major allergens

Reducing cross contact, using purple utensils

Increasing menu choices

Review students needs almost on a daily basis

Additional information

We often tour parents and students in our kitchen as to observe our practices

7. We train dining services staff members.
Registered Dietitian on Staff?
Do you have a registered dietitian on staff?
[No]
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]
What training?
FARE RA Training
9. We train our RA's.
Inclusive Resident Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive resident life programs involving food?
[Yes]
How can students access safe foods for resident life programs?

Inform the RA of the allergy, dining will accommodate.

Additional information

Dining Services works with athletics and any other department on campus to provide allergy free bag lunches.

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.
Accommodations for Roommate Assignments
Accommodations for roommate assignments
 
Does the housing office process requests?
No
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?

Dining Services, Academic Advising

How can students submit an accommodations request?

On the 'Dining' web page there is a food allergy form; this is sent to direct of dining and executive chef.

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
See what health services we offer >
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[No]
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
[No]
Who are the emergency responders?
On-campus emergency responders
City emergency responders
County 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
Disability Staff Contact
Regina Campo
717-337-6202
rcampo@gettysburg.edu
http://www.gettysburg.edu/cur…
Last updated on:
March 28, 2018
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