Robert Morris University
Not Verified- Top eight allergen filters on online menu
- Full ingredients listed under nutrition facts for each item with allergens at the bottom
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.
- Top eight allergen filters on online menu
- Full ingredients listed under nutrition facts for each item with allergens at the bottom
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.
To help prevent cross contact in the kitchen, we have developed special equipment designed for allergen control (purple cutting board, knife, and spatula), which is used in all preparation. All equipment designed for allergen control must be immediately washed and stored after each use in a separate location to avoid future contamination.
3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
To help prevent cross contact in the kitchen, we have developed special equipment designed for allergen control (purple cutting board, knife, and spatula), which is used in all preparation. All equipment designed for allergen control must be immediately washed and stored after each use in a separate location to avoid future contamination.
4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.
If your student has an allergen outside of the top eight allergens, we will attempt to accommodate their needs as well.
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.
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.
Our managers and chefs are certified in gluten education and food allergies by Kitchens with Confidence, a nationally recognized organization which is accredited by both the American Culinary Federation and the American Dietetic Association. This program is backed up by certifying our management and key team members in food safety by ServSafe. In addition, in the worst case scenario, we train managers in first aid and CPR. This includes the signs of an allergic reaction.
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.
Complete the following survey: RMU Accommodations Questionnaire (google.com)
Accommodations for students fall over five categories at RMU: academic, classroom, housing, dining, and temporary
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.