| When planning banquets, food fairs and other events
where food may be served or sold on campus, student organizations
must request approval to do so. Approval to conduct these types
of activities must be obtained in advance through the HUB-Robeson
Event Management Office two weeks prior to the event.
For events scheduled in the Commons Area of the Residence Halls,
approval must be obtained in advance through the Residence Life
office in each area. After the application is reviewed with
the respective offices as appropriate, actions relative to the
request will be issued in writing from the Housing and Food
Services Office. Food can only be brought to the facilities
to serve in accordance with University Policy
"AD26 SALE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT UNIVERSITY LOCATIONS." |
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Catering:
Because of the ongoing concern regarding the safe and proper handling of
food products, food served at events will be limited to:
Products prepared by a commercial or University food service
Products that do not require refrigeration
Products that are prepackaged for resale
No home-prepared foods may be served
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Catering:
An ongoing concern of the University regarding the sale of food
is the potential risk arising from the improper handling of
food products. Sanitation, prevention of pest infestation, garbage
removal, equipment requirements and proper cleanup after an
event are problems associated with the preparation and serving
of food and are best dealt with by University food service departments
or commercial companies with the appropriate skills and expertise. |
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Internal Provider:
At University Park, student organizations can contact JAVA Catering
to provide on-campus catering support. JAVA will work with each
student group to determine the most effective way to coordinate
an activity where food is being served. Individual recipes will
be considered, and students will be able to assist in the preparation
and serving of the food. |
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External Providers:
If such preparation and serving of food is not done by University
food service departments, the University will require adequate
insurance from the contracted provider. The Risk Management
Office has established insurance standards and is to be contacted
in advance of the function so they may determine if the contracted
provider meets all requirements. Risk Management is located
in 523 Rider Building, 865-6307 (FAX: 865-4029). NOTE: Risk
Management maintains a current listing of all approved caterers
that might provide services to the University at any location.
http://guru.psu.edu/risk/caterers/ |
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