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Latino Culinary Workforce Training
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DALES TAMALES!
Support Culinary Workforce Training
Chef Lydia Gonzalez newest Vegan Black Bean Tamales with Rajas and traditional spices.
CHISPAS Artisanal Tamales are made with locally ground corn meal delivered to your home or office.
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Vegan Black Bean with Poblanos and Corn
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Vegetarian Black Bean with Corn, Rajas y Queso Panela
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Grilled Chicken
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Cochinita Pibil Pork
Each delicious bite helps to train the next generation of Culinary Workers and Chefs.
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Our Mission
The Latino Culinary Institute and Association (LCIA) is a member driven non-profit organization that promotes professional development to attract Latinos into culinary, food services and beverage fields in the US. Our mission is to Educate, Train and Support the next generation of Latino Restaurant Owners, Chef and Culinary Workforce.
What we do
We offers opportunities to qualified new start-ups and existing small food businesses that can significantly benefit from affordable access to a licensed commercial kitchen space, technical assistance and training in food industry techniques and business operations.
CONSULTING
What we Offer
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
We help operators fully develop and define their vision and direction
OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE
Our team works from the front door to the back to assist operators in identifying areas for improvement and help develop the path to get there
OTHER SERVICES
Provided research and opinions on a variety of legal issues facing the hospitality industry. We are available and capable to assist you in successfully concluding your case
PRE-OPENING MANAGMENT
We assist operators with every phase of the pre-opening process to ensure they’re on schedule with a plan
GROWTH STRATEGIES
We help operators decide on the right way to grow. We then create the strategy and programs to get them there successfully
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Working with Visionary
Clients and Partners
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Attornneys at Law
Lydia: Today's food was a hit!! Delicious! I am receiving a lot of feedback praising your food. Un rotundo exito.
OUR ASSOCIATES
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ADRIAN ESCOBEDO
HEALTH INSPECTOR |SERSAVE |INSTRUCTOR |PROCTOR |TABC |
FOOD HANDLER
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BRENDA COLOMA
PRINCIPAL | ASSOCIATE BROKER | CERTIFIED COMERCIAL ADVISOR
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PETE GARCIA
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT
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JORGE DIEZ FREE
CEO at TENSQUARE LLC
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Tel: 972-214-8702
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Tel: 972-786-1801
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Tel: 214-632-1577