CS FORCE Master Chief "LIVE" Force Notes
This page will act as the Culinary Specialist FORCE Master Chief (FORMC) Force Notes to include updated links, Culinary Specialist news, user guides, templates, message traffic, solicitations and a CS search engine..
Good morning CS’s!! Happy Holidays and New Year to you all! I hope everyone was able to enjoy the holidays with friends and family. So far, we are off to a great start to the year, I just pulled the latest A School numbers and classes are filling up quickly, which means that help is …
Continue reading “January Message from the Assingment Officer (AO)”
Fellow CS’s Since the majority of our E5 and E6’s are independent duty or stationed at units that don’t have a senior CS, as the CS Rating Knowledge Manager (RKM) I am providing you with an opportunity to have your culinary E5 or E6 Rating Performance RPQs signed off before the February 1st deadline. You …
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BLUF: On 12 Jan 2024, CS “A” 04-24 became the first class in history to graduate with the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified Fundamentals Cook certification. 13 CS3s and 4 Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) members earned this industry leading certification. At 17 members, this was also tied for the largest graduating class in the history …
Continue reading “ACF Certification Message from Captain Chong CS A School”
Good morning Command’s and FSO’s, The Culinary Support Branch have been receiving numerous emails asking if CS’s are exempt from MIO operations. Specifically watches, and direct contact with migrants. The reference below addresses the issue of food service to migrants and should cover any questions or concerns. This is not an automatic exemption from performing …
Continue reading “MIO Message from SPL/CSB Master Chief Joiner”
Hello CSs, Thanks to the tireless effort of your fellow CSs, we are happy to announce the release of the new CS portal. Because of those who took the time to fill out our survey, we built a page targeted at what you want. This is just the beginning, we will continue to make improvements. …
Continue reading “NEW PORTAL! Message From Senior Chief Toler at Culinary Program”
Good afternoon, CS’s, As you are all aware, the Senior Leaders were faced with a tough decision to reduce our workforce to ensure continued mission success. There is a plethora of questions that come along with this and there are a lot of moving parts to the matter. If you have not done so already, …
Culinary Specialists, Good evening. Please review the Commandant/MCPOCG’s email sent to you today. Also, please go to AY24 Force Alignment Initiative Information Hub (SHAREPOINT)to update yourself and your CS team on the way forward during this Workforce Alignment. The last few years have been tough on the CS Rating. We are short 150 CS3s and the impact on …
Continue reading “Message from the RFMC on CS Workforce Alignment”
Here is a quick user guide to help you with your packet. SCAs are experts at serving those few who serve so many. They utilize their skills as household managers, procurement officers, and chefs to allow Admirals to lead the Coast Guard more proficiently than they would be able to on their own. The visibility …
Continue reading “Message from the SCA Program Manager: 2024 SCA Solicitation”
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 …
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Good Morning, As of October 1st, the produce contract in Florida has switched over from Royal Foodservice to Freedom Fresh. The system appears to have automatically updated but be advised if you entered produce in before October 1st it will most likely be under the incorrect contract. If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, …
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CS FORCE Master Chief "LIVE" Force Notes