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09/05/2026

Chef Cepeda is back in the CISU kitchen and modern cuisine is on the menu. 👨‍🍳🔥

A class built around creativity and the details that bring a plate to life. Ready to find your place in the kitchen?

09/03/2026

POV: Chef Carlos Gaytán is cooking right in front of you. 👨‍🍳🔥

At CISU, opportunities to learn from chefs at this level are part of the experience.

Ready to get in the kitchen? Enroll by September 21.

08/28/2026

A chef you admire. A station right beside him. Now we’re cooking. 👨‍🍳

Chef Mikel Alonso joins CISU students in the kitchen for the kind of mentorship that gets up close: watch, ask, try, adjust, repeat.

Want opportunities like this in your culinary education? Start at CISU.

08/25/2026

The best cooking starts with understanding the ingredient. 🥛🧀

CISU students joined Chef Mikel Alonso at Licon Dairy Inc. farm to get closer to the process, work with what’s grown and made locally, and return to the kitchen with a fresh perspective.
See where CISU can take you.

08/18/2026

Good food, new flavors, and a different perspective in the kitchen. ⏲️👩🏼‍🍳

Our students enjoyed cooking alongside Mexta Restaurant Executive Chef Jackie, exploring her approach, techniques, and the perspective she brings from her own culinary journey.

Welcoming chefs from different restaurants and backgrounds gives our students the opportunity to experience the industry through different points of view.

08/14/2026

There are a thousand paths you can take in this industry and every one tells a different story. 👩🏼‍🍳

During Chef Talk, Chef Jackie reminded our students of the responsibility behind the craft and the importance of respecting where it all begins.

Future chefs, where will your path take you? 👀

08/10/2026

Following the journey of our CISU alumni beyond graduation. 👩‍🍳✨

Chef Jennifer Sosa takes us inside Azzul, where she now serves as Executive Chef, and shares how her time at CISU helped prepare her to lead a kitchen, work alongside her team, and continue growing in the industry.

From CISU to creating something of her own in El Paso, here’s a glimpse at life after CISU.

Behind every accomplished chef is a lifetime of decisions, discipline, and discovery.Meet Chef Jackie, Executive Chef of...
08/04/2026

Behind every accomplished chef is a lifetime of decisions, discipline, and discovery.

Meet Chef Jackie, Executive Chef of Mexta in Austin, as she shares the journey, lessons, and experiences behind her career during our next Chef Talk.

📅 Wednesday, August 12 | 11:30 A.M.
📍 CISU Auditorium
For Culinary students only.

08/04/2026

Chef Talk with Chef Carlos Gaytán. 👨🏻‍🍳
One piece of advice can change the way you approach your career.

Chef Carlos Gaytán encouraged our students to step outside their comfort zones, seek out local chefs, and never stop learning because every kitchen and every chef has something different to teach. At CISU, we don’t just teach technique we connect our students with the people and experiences that shape the industry.

Your story starts here. Apply today.

Some stories deserve a standing ovation.Never forget your raíces. Chef Carlos Gaytán reminded our students that where yo...
08/01/2026

Some stories deserve a standing ovation.
Never forget your raíces. Chef Carlos Gaytán reminded our students that where you come from is part of your story not your limit. With discipline and dedication, anything is possible.

At CISU, our students don’t just learn the craft they learn the mindset behind it.
Your story starts here. Apply today. 👨‍🍳

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