Other/Potluck Food Waivers

To start:

  1. Read the EH&S Food Event Policy Food Event Descriptions and Instructions - ("Read Me First!")
  2. Read the Potluck Fact Sheet and take the OWL on-line training for BBQ/Potluck food safety.   The Food Event Organizer must upload the training Certificate of Completions into the Campus Pulse registration.  Every food handler shall take the training and obtain a Certificate.  One food event designee shall become a ServSafe (Manager) certified; with the Certificate to be uploaded.  The ServSafe Manager shall be in charge of all food preparation and food safety.
  3. For each event you will need to submit a Food Waiver and Registration.  (Student groups will submit via Campus Pulse.  For all other requests, please email foodwaiver@ehs.umass.edu).
  4. Everyone shall sign a Food Handler Volunteer (FHRA) (Illness Reporting) Form.  The Food Event Organizer (listed in Campus Pulse) shall keep a list of all foods donated, collect all signed FHRA forms and all Certificates of Completion and mail or deliver them to: EH&S, 117 Draper Hall.
  5. For each event you will need to submit a Food Waiver and Registration.  (Student groups will submit via Campus Pulse.  For all other requests, please email foodwaiver@ehs.umass.edu).

Contacts

UMass Catering (Auxiliary Enterprises) Director of Sales 
Phone: (413) 577-8200
Email:  jfontain@umass.edu

EH&S Environmental Health Svcs Assistant Director
Phone: (413) 545-2682
Email: foodwaiver@ehs.umass.edu   

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Every food item must have all of the food allergens labelled.  

Instructions for each type of food option for food events on campus.  This list provides the... read more

Please review the Food Waiver Considerations Chart for the requirements associated with... read more

Food safety information for Potuck communal meals.  A Potluck communal meal means that everyone... read more

This placard must be completed placed on the Potluck Event food table.

Emergencies

Contact

Environmental Health & Safety
117 Draper Hall
40 Campus Center Way
Amherst, MA 01003

413.545.2682 
413.545.2600 (Fax)

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