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I am trying to find a small summer job to pay the bills, and since I have worked at restaurants, I thought I might be comfy in one for the summer. I am thinking Subway because they don't have any fryers...but, I can't eat gluten because I get too sick. Have any of you had and experiences working with or around gluten when you can't eat it? I know that when I pass the bread aisle in the store if it is fresh it will kind of freak my body out sometimes. But, this is usually when I am in a big store like Walmart or something. But, making cinnamon rolls or biscuits at home is fine. (The refrigerator kind).
Thanks again for all you suggestions, I love you guys for all your help.
Thanks everyone! I wasn't really sure how it would affect me. I was thinking about Subway because I have worked there before and its not really hard work. But, they do have frozen bread and they proof it and bake it. I guess I could just give it a shot and see what happens. As far as I know it is only when I eat it...but I haven't been around much gluten stuff since I went GF because my hubby does the cooking usually. And when I do, I cook rice, potatoes, that kind of stuff.
Taco Bell is full of gluten, but otherwise its a great idea! Thanks for it~ they actually put gluten in their taco meat for texture. Isn't that crazy? I learned that one the hard way.
I appreciate the information, keep it coming please.
Could you work at an ice cream parlor or Taco Bell?
Subway you handle the bread and bake it at least once a shift. (Worked in one two years ago) if baking white or wheat bread sets off your triggers you won't be able to do it. It's not like working in a restaurant. It's mainly prep work and that's it.
If you don't eat it, you will be fine.
It depends what your level of intolerance is. I get sick when I eat wheat, but I can be around it. My sister has celiac and cannot be around it.
There was a mom at my kids' school a few years ago that was gluten intolerant. She worked in a bakery and handled the bread in the morning. She wore a face mask and gloves while handling the bread in and out of the oven, as well as mixing. When she helped customers, she just wore gloves--which as is as it should be, right? She had no problem slicing bread if needed or making a fresh sandwich.
You do realize that gluten intolerance has to do with how your gut digests gluten, right? It's not the same as a wheat allergy.
If you are having an allergic reaction in the bread aisle, it's likely that you have a wheat allergy.
