COMDTINST 4061.7B — Forrest O. Rednour Memorial Award Program For Excellence In Culinary Operations And Culinary Specialist Of The Year

COMDTINST 4061.7B governs the Forrest O. Rednour Memorial Award Program for culinary operations and Culinary Specialist of the Year.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 4061.7B
  • Title: FORREST O. REDNOUR MEMORIAL AWARD PROGRAM FOR EXCELLENCE IN CULINARY OPERATIONS AND CULINARY SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR
  • Date: 10/3/2024
  • Proponent: CG-1K13

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It establishes award categories for Coast Guard dining facilities and Culinary Specialists, including a new MWR Food and Beverage Activity of the Year category. It sets solicitation, eligibility, evaluation, submission, selection, and presentation requirements.

Applies to: Nominations are intended for Coast Guard units with dining facilities and for Culinary Specialists within the award solicitation year.

Topics covered

  • Culinary operations awards
  • Culinary Specialist of the Year
  • Dining Facility of the Year criteria
  • Award eligibility categories
  • Awards package checklists
  • Late submissions
  • Award selection and presentation

Questions and answers

When is the annual award solicitation message issued?

A message will be communicated annually through a general message or alternate communications channels. This will be issued during the month of October.

What units are eligible for the Dining Facility of the Year Award?

Eligible units must operate a CGDF staffed by CSs.

What must the Command ensure for an award submission?

The Command, with guidance from a Food Service Officer (FSO), must ensure that all required documents for submission are accurate and accounted for in the submission.

How often must food service sanitation inspections be conducted?

Food service sanitation inspections are conducted weekly.

What annual audit requirement applies to dining facility evaluations?

An Annual Audit must be completed within the last 12 months.

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