New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
Jessica Couch is currently the Director of Admissions at New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute since September 2023. Prior to this role, Jessica served as the Director of Community Engagement at St. Mary's Dominican High School from September 2018 to September 2023, and as the Recruitment Director at the same school from September 2011 to September 2018. Jessica also has experience as a Sales Associate at Marriott Hotels from August 2009 to August 2011. Jessica holds a Master of Science in Marketing & Communications in Communication and Media Studies from Loyola University New Orleans, which Jessica completed from 2020 to 2023, and a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University, completed from 2005 to 2009.
New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
New Orleans' unrivaled culinary industry finally has a school to match. Led by some of the biggest names in the New Orleans culinary industry, NOCHI offers the chance to complete a high-quality Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts certificate program in 100 days. Unlike with two-year programs, you'll achieve the necessary skills to join the ranks of industry on a 26-subject, twenty-week program. Our intensive curriculum was designed in partnership with CIA Consulting of the Culinary Institute of America. Our 90,000 square-foot facility offers students a wealth of resources, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. Spaces include: 2 culinary teaching labs 2 baking & pastry labs A food science & sensory lab A wine & spirits lab A dining lab A catering kitchen A tech lab