Author Archives: Coast Guard Culinary Specialists

2023 CULINARY PROGRAM UPDATE

-In accordance with the CCGs RW-30 100 day plan CG-1113 was leading from the front when pertaining to Culinary Specialist E-7 and E-8 “Billet Banding.”    -Spearheaded the effort for CS “Lateral Entry Program” to help with recruiting and retention efforts.  -Conducted several CS recruiting efforts partnering with Coast Guard Recruiting Command (CGRC) at Pro-Start …

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JULY ASSINGMENT OFFICER (AOs) UPDATE

Good morning CS’s and Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone had a relaxing 4th of July and was able to enjoy some fireworks! The 2024 Coast Guard Culinary Team Solicitation message was released. See ALCOAST 246-26 for application requirements. I have released another A2P critical fill solicitation for a CS1 on board CGC Winslow Griesser. See …

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JULY CULINARY SERVICE BRANCH (CSB) UPDATE

1. CSA Alameda – Symposium and Ribbon Cutting 25-29 September – 87 days away! SPL has continue to make major equipment investments at CSA Alameda to make sure that the galley is in the best operational condition possible. We will only be at initial operating capability at the ribbon cutting. We expect more CSs to …

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Message from Culinary Program (Chief Toler) BDFA – Check your emails!

Good day CSs, Please see the attached BDFA message for July 2023. We will be using the same PR and Obligation numbers for all purchases made in July through the end of September. July-September 2023 Purchase Card: $10.2M PR # 70098PR230001742 Obligation # 70Z02323MO0000951 July-September 2023 DLA/MILSBILLS:  $1.5M PR # 70098PR230001741 Obligation # Z7009831180002 If …

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June Message From our AOs (Check your CG Email)

Good morning CS’s and Happy Thursday! Master Chief Wright and I wanted to give everyone an update on what we have going on here at EPM-2. Transfer season is in full swing, and we are validating our strip charts, handling fall outs and . We know this is a difficult time for everyone, between the …

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SUBJ: CRITICAL FILL SOLICITATION – CS1 FSO – MULTIPLE SOLICITATIONS

ALCGENL 137/23 A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A1. PSC-EPM-2 is soliciting for the following positions:GRADE POSN NR UNIT/POSITION TITLE LOCATIONCS1 00000168 USCGC SANGAMON FSO EAST PEORIA, ILCS1 19368780 USCGC WINSLOW GRIESSER FSO SAN JUAN, PR2. Report date OOA 01 AUG 2023.3. Interested candidates shall submit a PCS E-Resume in DirectAccess NLT COB 30 …

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JUNE “A” SCHOOL UPDATE

Below is a quick update and summary of the CS Projects at TCP: FSO-PVA: Pilot Complete, making final edits. Completion by end of July. FSO-PI: In middle of Pilot. On target for end of July Completion. JOD SOJT: Making final edits before pilot to start in July. Stand by for email with information requesting assistance …

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June 2023 Culinary Support Branch Newsletter!

Good Afternoon FSOs, Subsistence Product Lines’ new Culinary Support Branch has created a newsletter. In it you will find some helpful information including Introduction to the Culinary Support Branch members that have reported aboard,  Hurricane Season Considerations, Food Service Officer Relief Tips,  and some answers to Frequently Asked questions. Hope you enjoy. Please reach out …

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