Meet Our Campus Dietitian

Maddie Jacobs MS, RD, LD is a recent TCU alum and Registered Dietitian who is available as a free resource for all TCU students!

Services:

Food Allergy/Celiac Consultations
Nutrition Counseling
Navigating Dining

Email her at Maddie.c.jacobs@tcu.edu or call her at 817-271-9562.

Check out our new cooking class program!

Chef Crafted with Care is a group cooking class program that pairs exceptional culinary instruction with evidence-based and practical nutrition education to provide students with an unparalleled experience and skills to last a lifetime. Click here to learn more!

Chef Crafted with Care: Mexican-Inspired Cookbook

Allergy-Friendly Dessert Cookbook – Recipes created by TCU nutrition students during Ms. Mae’s Allergy-Free Bake-Off inspired by Ms. Mae, creator of the national-award-winning Magnolias Zero 7 desserts.

Immune-Boosting Mocktails Recipe Book

Allergy-Friendly Valentine’s Dinner Cookbook

Chef Crafted with Care: Mediterranean-Inspired Cookbook

Student-Approved Italian-Inspired Cookbook – These recipes have been tested and modified by TCU Chancellor’s Scholars during their Chef Crafted with Care cooking class!

Chef Crafted with Care: Thai-Inspired Cookbook

Horned Frog Harvest Farm-to-Fork Cookbook

Almost 20 years ago the TCU Department of Nutritional Sciences decided to provide their students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mass food production. Fast forward to today and this partnership with TCU Dining remains an instrumental part of these future dietitians’ career development. Check out this video to learn more about how this partnership has evolved over time to provide students with the skills they need to be successful in their future careers!

Over the past few years, TCU Dining has hosted multiple Farmer’s Markets in the TCU Commons where students can sample fresh produce from local farms, connect with local businesses, and learn more dining options on campus. Click here to learn more!

Spring 2024 Farmer’s Market Booths

For nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergen information, download the Everyday App. If you have questions about ingredients or allergens at any dining location, please ask for a manager or supervisor to assist you.

Have questions about nutrition, food allergies, or navigating dining? Book an appointment with our Campus Dietitian.

The Many Benefits of Mocktails

Fueling your Immune System

The Importance of Nutrition for Skincare

Fuel for Workout Recovery

How to Make Any Meal Allergy-Friendly

Dietitian Picks – Featured on-campus dining options to promote health and wellness. Recommended by our Campus Dietitian – Maddie Jacobs MS, RD, LD. Book an appointment with Maddie.

Follow @thehealthyfrog on Instagram for dorm-friendly recipes, nutrition tips, and featured healthy on-campus dining options!

We care about your health and safety, which is why we have standardized food safety protocols in place for every step in our operation – from delivery through service.

 

Time and Temperature Controls

  • Time and temperature control standards are in place from delivery through service – this ensures that cold food stays cold and hot food stays hot.
  • All food temperatures are monitored routinely while cooking and serving. Anything that does not meet temperature regulations is discarded immediately.
  • All meat products are heated to safe internal temperatures according to health department standards before serving.

 

Certifications and Inspections

  • All our managers and supervisors are Servsafe Certified by the National Restaurant Association.
  • All our staff members maintain Texas Food Handler Certifications.
  • External health department inspections are conducted twice per year and another internal health and safety audit is conducted annually.
  • All meat products are heated to safe internal temperatures according to health department standards before serving.

 

Safety and Sanitation

  • The dining hall and serving areas are cleaned and sanitized multiple times per day by dedicated staff.
  • Staff are required to change gloves and wash their hands whenever they switch tasks – such as between preparing chicken and salad.
  • All dishes and serving equipment are washed and sanitized after each use.

 

For more information about our safety and sanitation protocols, please email dining@tcu.edu or call 817-257-7283.

Follow @thehealthyfrog on Instagram for dorm-friendly recipes, nutrition tips, and featured healthy on-campus dining options!