We can provide ingredient, recipe and preparation information upon request to help students make informed decisions.
We can provide ingredient, recipe and preparation information upon request to help students make informed decisions.
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.
We can provide ingredient, recipe and preparation information upon request to help students make informed decisions.
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.
Team members are trained to take precautions in order minimize the risk of cross contact in made-to-order areas. This includes proper hand washing, changing gloves and aprons as well as cleaning and sanitation procedures.
3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
Team members are trained to take precautions in order minimize the risk of cross contact in made-to-order areas. This includes proper hand washing, changing gloves and apron as well as cleaning and sanitation procedures.
4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.
G8 is a unique food station that is intended to provide menu options that are prepared without peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, wheat or gluten. Our culinary team is dedicated to offering minimally processed, fresh meals made from single-source ingredients without hidden additives or seasonings. The daily offerings of lean proteins, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy snack options are exquisitely prepared to appeal to all guests.
All food preparation for the G8 menu is done within the station area dedicated to G8. Dedicated kitchenware, from the serving tongs to the sauté pans, is used only within G8 while all pre-service food preparation is done on dedicated equipment and stored in special containers maintained by the G8 staff. G8 cooking and service staff are also trained in food allergen awareness and we encourage guests to discuss specific menu items, dietary restrictions or other questions with them at the station.
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.
G8 is a unique food station that is intended to provide menu options that are prepared without peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, wheat or gluten. Our culinary team is dedicated to offering minimally processed, fresh meals made from single-source ingredients without hidden additives or seasonings. The daily offerings of lean proteins, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy snack options are exquisitely prepared to appeal to all guests.
All food preparation for the G8 menu is done within the station area dedicated to G8. Dedicated kitchenware, from the serving tongs to the sauté pans, is used only within G8 while all pre-service food preparation is done on dedicated equipment and stored in special containers maintained by the G8 staff. G8 cooking and service staff are also trained in food allergen awareness and we encourage guests to discuss specific menu items, dietary restrictions or other questions with them at the station.
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.
- Define what food allergies are
- Identify the 8 major allergens
- Know the symptoms of a food allergic reaction
- Respond to a food allergy emergency
- Explain Compass Group’s Food Allergen Management Program and your responsibilities
- Explain celiac disease, gluten and their relationships
- Handle questions and requests from customers with food allergies and/or celiac disease
- Identify practices to reduce food allergen and gluten cross-contact in the kitchen
Students with food allergies or Celiac Disease are encouraged to speak with the resident ingredient expert (manager or chef) with any questions or concerns.
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.
University of Houston Dining Services' goal is to help students understand and make the right dining choices by offering them a variety of on-campus options and dining styles from which to choose
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.
Please contact auxiliaryservices@uh.edu for questions and concerns.
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.
See what our emergency response policy allows for >