Louisiana Culinary Institute (LCI)

Baton Rouge, USA

School Introduction

Through a comprehensive curriculum in the culinary arts, our experienced faculty works with our vibrant student population to produce some of the finest culinary talent in an area known for its incredible food.

We are always on the lookout for creative, energetic, and talented students. Join us today and learn the culinary arts in a beautiful facility with top-notch instruction.

Come and see why LCI is the premier culinary school of the South as we offer degrees in Advanced Baking/Pastry and Advanced Culinary Arts.

Background Data

Total Enrollment: 115-125
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Degrees/Certificates: AOS with concentration in Advanced Baking/Pastry and Advanced Culinary Arts. LCI also offers 5 certifications from the NRA.
Accreditation: The Louisiana Culinary Institute is licensed by the State of Louisiana Board of Regents, is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), is a member of the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA), and is a member of the National Restaurant Association (NRA). Graduates are awarded a diploma in Professional Cooking and Culinary Arts or an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Culinary Arts and are eligible for certification with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's ManageFirst Program in ServSafe® Food Safety and Sanitation, Customer Service, and Controlling Foodservice Costs. Financing and Student Aid are available to students who qualify.

Schedule & Fees

-Starting Semesters: April, August, & December

-LCI does offer financial aid, scholarships, grants, etc..

-For more info please call our Financial Aid Department at 225-769-8820 or email kelly@louisianaculinary.com

Facilities

LCI is a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility with 3 demo labs, dining hall that fits over 90, Garden, Citrus Grove, Classrooms, Media Center, 3 walk-in coolers, Baking and Pastry Lab, Main kitchen, Project Kitchen, and an Amphitheatre that fits over 70 people. All of our equipment is new and LCI has the most up to date culinary tools.

Admission Requirements

Admissions requirements are as follows. All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. After the applications are filled out with three professional references and minimum 250 word essay we schedule testing. Our testing includes 2 timed Wonderlic tests which concentrate on quantitative and verbal skills. The last part of the admissions process is administering an untimed math culinary test dealing with word problems and conversions and a final interview with our Chef Instructors/Director.
After all of this completed we will determine if he or she is a good fit for Louisiana Culinary Institute.

Faculty

LCI has a total of 8 Chef Instructors with experience and ACF certifications in all backgrounds.

For more info go to http://www.lci.edu/site6.php

Interships & Externships

LCI offers opportunities for students to work on a culinary team during the Cannes Film Festival in France. For a professional evaluation we also offer stage opportunities at local or nationwide restaurants.

Special Courses & Features

Regional Culinary Styles

Middle Eastern

Contact Info

Louisiana Culinary Institute (LCI)
10550 Airline Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Tel 225-769-8820
Fax

http://www.LCI.edu