Has anyone cooked at Knox for CST?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:40:12 -0500

My unit is going to be supporting CST APR-AUG 2019, and there's a chance my huaband deploys in February. I'm trying to get a headstart on finances, housing, medical, bills..ect. If you've cooked for the cadets could you tell me about hours you worked, where you stayed, things you brought, internet access? Anything else you might think would be helpful! Thank you.

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Dec 1 at 2018 12:00 AM

SSG Keven Lahde — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:21 -0500

Can't say that I have. Best think to do is try to look for a group on Facebook or maybe an actual website for the group.

Response by SPC Dwight Turner made Dec 2 at 2018 11:42 PM

SPC Dwight Turner — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 23:42:30 -0500

I iwsh I could Kathy I wasn't lucky like some cooks I cooked mostly in headquarter units but hey no onething cooks are needed no matter I think your lucky cooking for cadets then that's just my thought

Response by SGT Jerry Olson made Dec 6 at 2018 1:42 PM

SGT Jerry Olson — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:42:30 -0500

sorry i was a cook many years befor

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Dec 7 at 2018 10:31 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:31:35 -0500

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member Cooked? no, other side of the counter yes.

Its pretty standard fair, most days cadets ate 2 meals in the DFAC, some days three.. with the rotation of start days and schedules Id guess cooks are serving 3 meals most every day.
But there was no early or late chow times no midnight meals in support of CST cadets that I ever saw...

Sorry cant help any more then that

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2018 11:04 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:04:14 -0500

As far as cooking schedule, I would say they have the DFAC open for 3 meals a day, I know back in the 90's we conducted FLRC training for the ROTC and the cooks rotated out during the day with some lap over time. As far as staying it depends on his unit and what arrangements they have made, I have stayed in the old troop barracks, I have been put up in a motel off post. I can tell you the on post motels are booked by ROTC brass during this event.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2018 11:33 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:33:50 -0500

I remember getting two hot meals a day (breakfast and dinner). The DFAC opened at 0630 or sometimes a few minutes later. Breakfast times were something like 0630-0800 and dinner was around 1700-1830. I believe there were always 2-3 regiments of cadets in garrison at any given time.

Response by SPC Dwight Turner made Dec 7 at 2018 6:11 PM

SPC Dwight Turner — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:11:42 -0500

remember no matter where you are you'll be expected a lot over holidays but troops will be greatful for you !!!! times never changes marches on be blessed Kathy where you'll be stationed !!!! wether overseas or where in states soldiers will be glad to have you best times I spent were in army and since then I have never turned my back on a soldier or veteran !!!!
may god bless you and embrace you !!!!! cherish the love of others !!!!