SUBJ: 2024 COAST GUARD CULINARY TEAM (CGCT) SOLICITATION

ALCOAST 246/23
A. Body Composition Standards Program, COMDTINST 1020.8I
1.This ALCOAST solicits Culinary Specialists (CS) interested in
participating on the CGCT. The team will represent the Coast
Guard in the largest culinary competition in North America at the
Army Quartermaster School, Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, in
Fort Gregg Adams, Virginia. The team will participate in 20 days of
training and competition that will include advanced culinary
training and provide a unique opportunity for CSs to showcase
individual talents and ability to work as a team. 11 members and
two alternates will be selected.
2.All E-4 through E-9 CSs who meet the criteria in paragraph three
are eligible to apply for the CGCT.
3.To ensure the CGCT is reflective of the best CSs in the Coast
Guard, applicants must:
a. Have a passion for the culinary arts.
b. Have a genuine desire to perform challenging culinary
techniques in a competitive setting.
c. Be eager to receive advanced culinary education.
d. Be self-motivated and work well in a team environment.
e. Be able to communicate effectively.
f. Present an outstanding military appearance and be in
compliance with REF (A).
g. Model the Coast Guard’s core values.
h. Be available to compete from 18 February 2024 thru
08 March 2024.
4.Eligible members who meet the above criteria may submit an
application for the 2024 CGCT via their chain of command for one or
more of the following positions: team manager (one position), team
captain (one position), team members (three positions), pastry chef
(one position), junior pastry chef (one E4 member), and apprentices
(four E4 members). Applicants must list the specific position(s) for
which they are applying and need to include:
a. A memo (not to exceed one page) specifically addressing why
the member desires to be selected for the CGCT.
b. A command endorsement specifically addressing the items in
paragraph three of this ALCOAST with an emphasis on performance,
professionalism, communication, interpersonal skills, and
leadership.
5.Apprentice applicants must have less than two years in rating,
not to include “A” school, prior to 01JUN2024. All other positions
do not have time in rating or rank requirements.
6.Send CGCT applications to: CulinaryProgram@uscg.mil no later than
15 September 2023. A selection board will convene on 26 September
2023 to review all applications. Selected members and commands will
be notified by the Culinary Services Division (CG-1113).
7.Funding for CGCT members will be provided by COMDT (CG-1113).
8.POCs for the CGCT are Mr. Chad Adams, (202) 475-5149,
Chad.A.Adams@uscg.mil and CSCS Edward Fuchs, (202) 475-5145,
Edward.E.Fuchs@uscg.mil.
9.RADM Dana L. Thomas, Director of Health, Safety, and Work-Life,
(CG-11), sends.
10.Internet release is authorized