Food is an important role in individual wellness and building culture and community at Whitman College and this will not change. Our chefs always cook from scratch, using local and seasonal ingredients that meet our sustainability standards. Guests will continue to find plant forward, vegetarian, vegan and made without gluten containing ingredients every day in Cleveland Commons and Jewett Cafe. If you have a food allergy or dietary restrictions please reach out to General Manager Shannon Null or our Executive Chef Jon Sodini to ensure you can enjoy delicious food safely with us.
Safety measures Bon Appetit at Whitman College are taking:
- All employees will wear masks, gloves and will be behind plexi glass
- All employees are going through extensive COVID-19 training designed by sanitation experts and updated regularly as new issues emerge. Topics include proper disinfection, the use of personal protective equipment, physical distancing protocols, and more, and are integrated with food safety and sanitation protocols. Employees will be wearing an “I’m Trained” button to let you know they’re up to date on all safety measures
- Separate workspaces for food preparation will allow for required safe physical distancing between employees
- We are amping up our cleaning and sanitation schedules with clearly detailed procedures that meet or exceed all local guidelines and national best practices. Including frequent disinfection of high touch surfaces and wiping down tables between guests
- There will be pre shift wellness screenings for employees daily and a decision tree step by step action plan for managers
Changes that are being made:
- We are teaming up with Transact and introducing a pick up program, you can now order using a mobile phone app. Meal cards and credit cards will be accepted. The mobile app will be available 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Guests will be required to wear a mask at all times unless eating or drinking. Social distancing measures will be priority with floor decals and arrows pointing you in the correct direction.
- Café seating will be decreased. Table markers will be used to identify when tables have been sanitized and are ready to be used.
- There will be no self serve stations. The café will be set up for speed with many popular items prepackaged. Everything will be to go including condiments and silverware.
- Cleveland Commons and Jewett Café are going cashless in order to limit contact between you and cashiers. Contactless meal card and credit card swipes have been installed.
- There will be an increase in house-made grab & go, fresh fruits and vegetables and refrigerated snacks you can enjoy later. There will be an increase in take home snacks and bottled beverage selections also. Feel free to request any of your favorites and we will make sure to add into the café selection.
We are excited to bring you the same great food in a safe and social distanced way. Please reach out to any Bon Appetit manager with any concerns or questions you may have. See you soon!