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Alumni Reception - November 2022
On November 29th, 2022, the Gaston Lenotre Scholarship hosted a reception for alumni to honor their hard work and dedication to improving...
Sarah Buschlen
Dec 5, 20221 min read


Honoring Our Veterans – November 2022
CIL is celebrating our Veterans! CIL is celebrating our Veterans! Thank you to all of those who have served and decided to join the CIL...
Sarah Buschlen
Nov 23, 20221 min read


Cake Contest Winners –October 2022
We are excited to announce the winners of our October cake contest! Level 4 Baking and Pastry students created cakes to celebrate...
Sarah Buschlen
Nov 8, 20221 min read


October 2022 Newsletter
Et al., I would like to continue keeping you informed of all the initiatives we are working on. These initiatives are only made possible...
Sarah Buschlen
Oct 4, 20222 min read


Tiny Boxwoods Productions - Houston, TX 77401
Opportunity for Baking & Pastry Arts students. Compensation and hours will vary, contact career services! Responsibilities: Pastry prep...
Sarah Buschlen
Sep 26, 20221 min read


September 2022 Newsletter
Et al., With this newsletter, I would like to continue keeping you informed of all the initiatives we are working on. However, all these...
Sarah Buschlen
Sep 26, 20223 min read


Joey Uptown - Houston, TX 76872
Opportunity for Culinary Arts Compensation: Depending on experience $15-$20/hr. Schedule: different shifts available 7:00am – 3:00pm...
Sarah Buschlen
Sep 12, 20221 min read


Hess Corporation - Houston, TX 77010
Hess Corporation | A Leading Independent Energy Company Experience a corporate dining opportunity by preparing, cooking, and serving Hess...
Sarah Buschlen
Sep 7, 20221 min read


Champion Ranch - Rochelle, TX 76872
Opportunity for Culinary Arts and Hospitality & Restaurant Management students Room and board: on-site lodging available Schedule: 5...
Sarah Buschlen
Aug 25, 20221 min read


Panacea Refresh Bar- Prep Cook
Part-time, Prep cook Has now expanded to plant-based meals and they are looking for a prep cook. Job Description/Responsibilities...
Sarah Buschlen
May 11, 20221 min read


Earnesto Nieto
Earnesto Nieto is a first-generation Mexican American who was born and raised in Houston Tx. His family owns a few Mexican bakeries in...
CIL
Apr 26, 20221 min read


Jesse Garcia-Cutler
was born October 22, 1998 in Clear Lake, Texas. He was technically the youngest of 3 if you count 2 minutes as an age gap. He grew up in...
CIL
Apr 26, 20222 min read


Paola Contreras
Paola grew up in Arvin, California—a small town north of Los Angeles and has been living in Houston for the last 5 years. She is the...
Sarah Buschlen
Apr 26, 20221 min read


Oxana Ramirez
Oxana Ramirez, born in August 1969, Bendery, Moldova, is the eldest of her siblings and has a sister who is four years younger. She grew...
Sarah Buschlen
Apr 26, 20222 min read


Michael Laiskonis, CEC
Michael Laiskonis began his culinary career nearly 30 years ago in Detroit, Michigan. While pursuing studies in fine art photography, he...
Sarah Buschlen
Apr 26, 20223 min read


Latcia Simpson
For the past 2 years, Laticia has been a pastry student at the Culinary Institute LENOTRE, learning and improving her acquired new skill...
Sarah Buschlen
Apr 25, 20221 min read


Mac Capestani
Mac Capestani is a small business owner/pastry cook from Texas City, TX. He spent his early career working in restaurants, catering, and...
Sarah Buschlen
Apr 25, 20221 min read


Student Celebration- Spring 2022
We sprung into spring with this term's student celebration. It is time to celebrate all of our student’s hard work and accomplishments....
Sarah Buschlen
Apr 22, 20221 min read


April 2022 Newsletter
Et al., I hope you had a great long break. You have earned it! With this letter, I would like to continue keeping you informed of all the...
Sarah Buschlen
Apr 18, 20222 min read


Blood Drive - March 2022
In partnership with the Gulf Coast Reginal Blood Center, CIL hosted a blood drive on March 30th, 2022. This term we had 12 successful...
Sarah Buschlen
Apr 5, 20221 min read
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