ALCOAST 395/24 - OCT 2024 2025 COAST GUARD CULINARY TEAM (CGCT) SOLICITATION

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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ALCOAST 395/24
SSIC 1650
SUBJ: 2025 COAST GUARD CULINARY TEAM (CGCT) SOLICITATION
A. Body Composition Standards Program, COMDTINST 1020.8I
B. Culinary Operations Management, COMDTINST 4061.5B
1. This ALCOAST invites Culinary Specialists (CS) to apply for the
Coast Guard Culinary Team (CGCT). The team will represent the Coast
Guard in North America's largest culinary competition, held at the
Army Quartermaster School, Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, at
Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia. The team will undergo 20 days of
training and competition, which includes advanced culinary
instruction and offers a unique opportunity for CSs to showcase
their individual skills and teamwork. A total of 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 16 February 2025 thru
07 March 2025.
4. Eligible members who meet the above criteria may submit an
application for the 2025 CGCT via their chain of command for one or
more of the following positions: team manager (one position), team
captain (one position), team member (three positions), pastry chef
(one position), student pastry chef (one E4 member), student chef
(one E4 member), and student team (four E4 members). Applicants must
list the specific position(s) for which they are applying and need
to include the following:
     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. Student applicants must have less than two years in rating,
not to include "A" school, prior to 01JUN2025. All other positions
do not have time in rating or rank requirements.
6. CGCT applications will be submitted through the Culinary Share
Point no later than 15 November 2024.
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/USCG-CSPORTAL

A selection board will convene in November to review all
applications. Selected members and commands will be notified by
the Culinary Services Division (CG-1K13).
7. The 2025 team mentors for the 2025 competition season are CSC
Danielle Hughes, CSC Matthew Shaw and CS1 John Toman. For questions
about the competition rules and guidance please contact on of the
mentors.
8. Funding for CGCT members will be provided by COMDT (CG-1K13) in
accordance with REF (B).
9. 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.
10. RADM Paul Jung, Assistant Commandant for Health, Safety, and
Work-Life (CG-1K), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.