OIC - Galley Flashcards
What is your reference for galley issues?
Food Service Manual COMDTINST M4061.5 (series)
What is FSAT?
Food Service Assistance and Training Team
Who inspects the unit’s galley and how often?
XPO, weekly
How often is the galley audited and by who?
Annually, By a CPO or above (outside of the galley chain of command).
What is BDFA?
Basic Daily Food Allowance; amount of money required to provide a daily ration.
What does FSAT do?
Provide unit assessments
Provide on the job training for FS’s
Provide assistance to FS and command in administering a dining facility
How many galley credit cards are required?
At least two
What are you looking for in the galley’s monthly report?
That the amount of money being spent is within 10% of the rations claimed.
That all purchases are from authorized vendors.
What forms do you have to sign in the galley’s monthly report?
CGDFOS (CG-2576)
Provisional Inventory Report (CG-4261)
Supply Fund Report
DHS 1501 (for each purchase card)
Menu
Procurement Request (CG-4200)
How do you manage a coffee mess afloat?
Can be run out of galley funds as long as coffee is on the menu, only allowed at meal times.
How do you manage a coffee mess ashore?
If used, must be operated separately by non FS personnel, members cannot be charged meals to cover coffee mess.
Can you purchase bottled water for your galley?
Yes, if on the menu, max 1 liter bottles.
What are the two types of dining facility inventories and how are they different?
Purchase vs. Allowance: Purchases support the menu.
Perpetual Inventory: Menu is driven by inventory.
What are some prohibited galley purchases?
Energy Drinks
Meal Supplements
Pre-Made Meals (no Boston Market meals)
What do you do if your reefer fails?
Try to transfer stores to another unit until it is fixed.
If you cannot salvage food: Donate it to a non-profit group, survey lost items, note on CGDFOS.
What are the two types of galley disestablishments?
Temporary and Permanent
What is a temporary galley disestablishment and how do you do it?
For maintenance (dry-dock/ dockside):
Email FSAT
Note on CGDFOS
Switch crew to BAS
What is a permanent galley disestablishment and how do you do it?
For a permanent closure:
Notify CG-1111 via letter through the chain of command with copies to the FINCEN and FSAT.
Note the reason for closure, disposition of stores, and affect on the crew.
How can you tell if your FS is doing a good job?
Funds are being managed properly.
Quality of meals is acceptable.
Crew has minimal complaints.
How is your galley funded?
SIK (daily rations)
What is BDFA/how often is it updated?
Basic Daily Food Allowance.
10 Days prior to the start of each calendar quarter.
Who puts out BDFA?
CG-83 Office of Resource Management
How much deficit or surplus can you carry over on the dining facility report?
10%
Your CGDF has exceeded its allowable deficit. What are you required to do?
OIC must send a written memo to HQ explaining the cause and how you are going to correct it. Notify FSAT.
Is your FS allowed to purchase napkins, foil, and paper plates with their credit card?
No, These items need to be purchased with unit operating funds
When is the dining facility CG-2576 CGDFOS report due?
NLT 10th of each month.
What inventory system is used onboard small cutters?
Purchase vs. Allowance
What account or operating funds does the galley fall under?
AFC-82
Who must you contact when disestablishing a Galley?
FSAT and FINCEN. SPO if on an afloat unit.
What temperatures should your food be kept at?
41F or below
140F or above
Frozen Foods 0F or below
Can leftovers be maintained in your galley?
Leftovers- May be retained 24 hours chilled or for 5 hours if maintained Hot.
