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Dining Hall Policy

TRINITY COLLEGE STUDENT DINING HALL POLICY 2023 – 2024

This Dining Hall Policy for 2023-2024 may be amended should government andÌýpublic health directivesÌýchangeÌýandÌýnew health and safetyÌýmeasures are requiredÌýduring the academic year.Ìý

Dining Halls and Serveries

There are twoÌýdiningÌýfacilitiesÌýat ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵÌý–ÌýStrachan Hall andÌýtheÌýButtery.ÌýStrachan Hall and the Buttery are open to the Trinity community. Patrons are able to use their Residence Meal Plan, Trinity Flex Dollars, debit or credit. Please note thatÌýbothÌýdining facilities are cashless operations. Please note thatÌýbothÌýdining facilities are cashless operations.

COVID Prevention and Precautions

While staff frequently clean high-touch surfaces, we encourage our community to continue to practice good hand-washing techniques and hygiene practices. Patrons areÌýrequiredÌýto:

  • Wear a mask in the servery and not eat in the dining hall if they are ill
  • Avoid touchingÌýtheir eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
  • Before entering the dining hall and theÌýservery, wash theirÌýhands with soap and water for at least 15 secondsÌýorÌýclean their hands with anÌýalcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Adhere to all community rules and guidelines

FacilityÌýEntry

The dining halls are considered common spaces in the College.ÌýÌý¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ must adhere to public health guidelines and posted signage when entering and while inside the dining halls and serveries.Ìý The entrance to Strachan Hall is through the south doors and the entrance to the Buttery is through the south–west doors of the Gerald Larkin building.

Seating in the Dining Hall

Seating in the dining facilities is limited. AdditionalÌýindoor seating is availableÌýin theÌýJunior Common RoomÌýand Divinity Common Room,ÌýandÌýadditional outdoor seatingÌý(weather dependent)Ìýwill also be available.

All furniture in these areasÌýshould remain in place and not be moved. AdditionalÌýcleaning and disinfecting measuresÌýareÌýin placeÌýin, adhering to public health guidelines.ÌýAs there is limited seating in the dining halls, patrons are asked to limit their time sitting at a table to 30 minutes.

Dietary Accommodations

Trinity Food ServicesÌýis currently able to accommodate students with a variety of dietary accommodations such as vegetarian and vegan diets, halal diets, lactose free/dairy free diet and made without gluten diet.ÌýThe diningÌýfacilitiesÌýareÌýnotÌýallergen free facilitiesÌýor kosher facilities. ForÌýpatrons with dietary accommodations, meal selection may be limited and/or may need to be pre-arranged. Individuals with life-threatening food allergies are expected to take the necessary precautions,Ìýincluding having an epi-pen on their person at all times within the dining hall.Ìý Anyone with dietary accommodation requirements, including food allergies, are encouraged to contact the Office of the Dean of ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵÌýfor more information (deanofstudents@trinity.utoronto.ca).

ÌýSelf-BussingÌý

AllÌýpatronsÌýare required to clear their tableÌýand depositÌýgarbage, recycling, food wasteÌýand soiledÌýdishesÌýtoÌýtheÌýdish returnÌýstation.ÌýIf student bring dishes, utensils or cups out ofÌýa dining facility, they will be required to return themÌýback to the dining facility or residenceÌýwaste management area.

Safety

Appropriate attire,Ìýcomprising of clothingÌýand footwear,Ìýmust always be worn in the dining halls and serveries.Ìý ActionsÌýwhich might jeopardize the safety ofÌýcommunity members isÌýnot permitted.ÌýRollerÌýblades and/or skatesÌýmay not be worn inÌýthe dining halls or serveries; skateboards,ÌýlongboardsÌýand bicycles are not permitted.

Animals

Animals (except for service animals) are not permitted inÌýthe dining hallsÌýor theÌýserveries.

Alcohol

Alcoholic beveragesÌýare not permitted in the dining halls or serveries, unless for special licensed events,Ìýwhich have beenÌýapproved by the Office of the Dean of ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ.

Soliciting

Soliciting and canvassingÌýin theÌýdining hallÌýand at the dining hall’s entrance,Ìýmust be approved by the Office of the Dean of ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ.

 


Office of the Dean of ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ, Fall 2023