You may have moved away from the home you grew up in, but we want the SJU Residence to feel like a close substitute -- which includes sitting down to family dinners. That’s why your all-inclusive meal plan is covered by your residence fees. No need to keep track of a declining balance or worry about trips to the grocery store during exams. You just have to show up in the caf and dig in!

And you can go ahead and invite your friends over, too, because everyone is welcome. In fact, St. Jerome’s has a reputation as one of the most popular places to eat on campus. Your guests can just pay cash, credit or debit.

Just as you’re always aiming for top marks in your studies, our chefs also strive for high grades when they’re slicing and dicing, mixing and stirring, baking and frying behind the scenes. Here’s the course outline of their daily assignments:

• Varied rotating three-week menu
• Choice of hot and cold entrees
• Vegetarian options at every meal
• Daily deli sandwich and salad bars
• Homemade desserts and breads

Your muscles aren’t the only part of you that requires nourishment. Your brain is also hoping for the high-grade fuel it needs for peak performance. So look for the Balanced Choices symbol that identifies healthier selections, and treat your whole body.

If you’re a resident, you might already have experienced memorable theme menus, house and floor dinners, and popular special-event culinary delights like these:

• Menutainment – a special entertaining menu item cooked to order. When the menu includes one of these varied chef’s choices, such as pasta or stir fry, you can customize it to suit your tastes. 
• Theme dinner nights – Favourites include “Breakfast for Dinner” (You won’t want to skip this one!), Pasta Night, Food Court (like shopping-mall retail therapy), The Letter “S” (brought to you by memories of Sesame Street), and fajita and taco bars.
• Your Kitchen to Ours – We ask your family to send in a favourite recipe for our chefs to whip up so that you can enjoy a taste of home.

Dietary Restrictions 

Students with dietary restrictions should speak with the Residence Office prior to completing an application to ensure we can maintain a menu to suit your needs.  In collaboration with Dana Hospitality, our food service partner, we make every effort to develop a full service meal plan that widely suits the needs of our students. 

Students moving into residence will be asked to share any information pertaining to dietary restrictions and preferences within the Lifestyle & Preferences Form.  This information is provided to our Food Service Partner to ensure all parties are accommodated, where possible.  Students are strongly encouraged to arrange a meeting with the Chef or Food Service Director within the first few days of moving in to residence.   

Allergies 

There are a range of allergies that our Food Service Partner is experienced in navigating. These range from serious allergies to less common highly specialized food sensitivities. Students are encouraged to advocate for themselves when their needs are in question. 

Please note that even though our Food Service Provider makes every attempt to mitigate the most common food allergies, we cannot guarantee our facilities are free from specific allergens of concerns. Please contact the Residence Office to discuss your particular needs. 

Vegan/Vegetarian 

Don’t worry, there’ll be more than just a hunk of tofu waiting for you. Our kitchen is experienced in preparing a wide variety of delicious vegan and vegetarian meals. 

Dietary Restrictions 

Students who require specific diets due to medical conditions such as Celiac Disease, Diabetes and other intolerances are encouraged to advocate for themselves and maintain a free-flow of communication with our Food Services Partner.  

Religious and/or Cultural Food Requirements 

Students who require food that adheres with specific religious or cultural requirements are encouraged to reach out to our food services team, please contact us here.