RFMC Shout Out to CS2 Jerry Marin

You are commended for your outstanding performance in support of the Culinary Specialist Rating Force Master Chiefs National Security Cutter Dinning Facility familiarization visit from 15JAN2024 to 28FEB2024. During this time, you expertly displayed the culinary prowess and skill to execute highly demanding meals to serve a crew of 160 shipmates. Working such a high visibility role, your work ethic and dedication to your craft was able to reach over one million viewers on social media platforms to provide further insight into the CS rating. Personifying the Bertholf motto of “Legends Begin Here”, your impact on the CS rating will forever be felt and remembered onboard through your mentorship and training of 4 junior CSs. Exhibiting excellent versatility, you adeptly served in numerous galley roles, including in-port and underway duty cook, and Galley Supervisor. Your exceptional quality of work and initiative positively contributed to the serving of over 14,000 well-balanced meals to Bertholf’s crew, contractors, and distinguished visitors. Orchestrating unwavering work ethic and knowledge, you expertly assisted in organizing and storing $60k worth of food items for your patrol and as assisted the Jack-Of-The-Dust in managing a food inventory exceeding $200k. Working diligently through numerous onboard holiday routines days, you selflessly assisted in the preparation and presentation of several special meals, including Homemade Beef Wellington, Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb, and a Master Cutterman Ceremony meal and dessert in honor of CWO4 Woodworth and his monumental achievement. You consistently exuded a positive outgoing attitude and helped keep the climate positive and morale high. Your actions directly reflect the Coast Guard Core Values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.

Also, Jerry is awarded the Military Sous Chef Certification from MilitaryChefs.com: