Creating Allergen Classes

  1. Select the Enterprise level, click Descriptors, and then click Allergen Names.

    Figure 3-6 EMC Enterprise Descriptors Tab - Allergen Names


    This figure shows the EMC Descriptors tab Allergen Names link.
    • The module has several pre-configured allergen names/codes.

    Figure 3-7 EMC Allergen Names Module


    This figure shows the pre-configured Allergen Names.
    • The existing allergen names and codes cannot be edited or deleted; however the text can be translated.

  2. To insert new allergen names:
    1. Click the insert icon This image shows the Insert icon, which is a green circle with a white plus sign. on the toolbar.
    2. After adding a record, click OK, and then click Save.

    The system does not allow duplicate allergen names.

    Figure 3-8 Inserting Allergen Names


    This figure shows an insert record window for adding Allergen Names.
  3. Select the Enterprise level, click Configuration, and then click Allergen Classes.

    Figure 3-9 EMC Configuration Tab - Allergen Classes


    This figure shows the EMC’s Allergen Classes link.
  4. Insert a new record and enter a name for the allergen class.

    You can configure the Allergen Classes module from either table or form view. In table view, if more than one allergen is selected, allergens are listed and comma separated.

    Figure 3-10 Allergen Classes - Table View


    This figure shows the Allergen Classes module in table view.
  5. Based on the allergy class’ name, select the allergen you want to include in the class.

    You can select more than one allergen. Switch to form view by using the toggle icon on the toolbar This image shows the toggle icon., or double-click the record.

    This is an example of an allergen class named Seafood. Each allergen selected here is seafood related.

    Figure 3-11 Allergen Classes - Form View


    This figure shows the Allergen Classes module in form view.
  6. Create as many allergen classes as needed, and then click Save.
  7. Select the Enterprise, property, or revenue center, click Configuration, and then click Menu Item Classes.
  8. On the General tab, assign an allergen class from the drop-down list in the Allergen Class field, and then click Save.

    Figure 3-12 Menu Item Classes - Allergen Class Field


    This figure shows the Menu Item Classes module’s Allergen Class field.
  9. Select the Enterprise, property, or revenue center, click Configuration, and then click Menu Item Maintenance.
  10. Search Menu Item Definition records for items you wish to assign an allergen class.
  11. On the record’s General tab, select the allergen class from the drop-down list that you want to assign to the menu item class from the Allergen Class Override field, click OK, and then click Save.

    Figure 3-13 Menu Item Definition - Allergen Class Override Field


    This figure shows the Allergen Class Override field in the Menu Item Definition module in form view.