As the FY25 Workforce Planning Team (WPT) and Special Duty Pay (SDP) Panels approach, we are diligently researching the intricacies of our current bonus structures to ensure we’re adequately prepared to request continuations of existing incentives. In the process of documenting our findings, we’ve decided to share this information with you. Our hope is that …
Category Archives: CS Updates
Message from the CS Force MC: How to get your 2024 SDP (With Sample Memo Template)
Want your well-deserved SDP? Please do the following: Note** Underway Food Service Officers (FSO) must acquire the CS-17 or CS-18 competency code within one year of their reporting date. If the member does not acquire the competency code (associated with their cutter) within one year of their reporting date, SDP will be suspended until the …
Feb 2024 UPDATE: Culinary Program
DCMS wanted an update to post on the following CS topics for Pride in Food Service Week. The Program/RFMC response works great for the FEB Culinary Program Update Post: The future is bright and the CS rating is still working on becoming even better. The following are some of our current initiatives the CS Leadership …
Feb 2024 UPDATE: RFMC
Ongoing- RTAC/RFMC/Program/Product Line collaborations Completed- RTAC/RFMC/Program/Product Line collaborations: DCMS wanted an update to post for Pride in Food Service Week. My response: From Steward to Chef, one of the most diverse ratings in the Coast Guard has brought its brand full circle and now holds a spot as one of the most exciting, inspirational, and …
Feb 2024 UPDATE: Assignment Officer (AO)
Good morning CS’s!! Happy Tuesday! I wanted to give you all an update on where I currently am in AY24 transfer season. Thus far, 247 orders have been issued since official eResumes were due in December. I have approximately 55 orders left to issue (not including A school orders) with the majority being at the …
Feb 2024 UPDATE: TRACEN PETALUMA CS School
“A” School “C” School: The FY24 school year is off and running. Currently delivering the first of 3 FSO-PI courses. The first of 5 FSO-PVA classes begins Feb 26th. New meal rates and CGDF workbooks are being implemented to the curricula. New JOD SOJT is scheduled to go live this month. A course code has …
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Message About SCA/DHS Re-Solicitation from SC Jason Rohrs and MC Scott Jeffries
Culinary Specialists, There are two new SCA positions for AY24 – CS1 to manage the D17 Representational Facility and CS2 for the DHS Executive Dining Facility. The package requirements have been shortened to expedite the process and due on Feb 16. If you are scheduled to rotate in AY25-27, you may be eligible. Check out …
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Feb 2024 UPDATE: SPL/CSB
Subsistence Product Line 1. Ashore Major Equipment – SPL continues to work with the Culinary Program (CG-1K13) to seek out funding for major equipment replacement at ashore units. SPL has sent out several messages to FSOs asking for their needs and equipment status. CSC Sukohl, Equipment and Facilities Branch Chief Michael.r.sukohl@uscg.mil is the lead at …
Food Service Policy Changes – Message From SC Eric Toler at Culinary Program
Good day CSs, Please see the attached newsletter detailing many of the changes effective February 1st, 2024. While we wait for the official posting of the ALCOAST (***it’s here https://coastguardculinary.com/2024/02/03/subj-food-service-policy-changes-and-update-to-food-servicepaperwork-management-workbooks-fspmw/) , we understand that the information below is needed for you to start your new months paperwork. I will update this newsletter on the CS …
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Check your emails – RKM Master Chief Justin Reed gets us the Butter Book!
Master Chief Justin Reed, our Rating Knowledge manager (RKM) was able to lock down a 1 year memberships for all Culinary Specialists for the Butter Book ($200 value). All you need to provide is your name and CG Email. An email was sent to you (search outlook for butter book). These courses can earn you …
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CS FORCE Master Chief "LIVE" Force Notes 