Meet a NOCHI Student: Kendrick Hills

Kendrick was born and raised in the city of New Orleans, LA. He spent the past 10 years working in the culinary industry under his family's 4th generation restaurant. While attending St. Augustine High School he was a Star Student Athlete that received a full ride scholarship to the University of St Francis (IL) to study Business Entrepreneurship and to play football. Knowing that knowledge is power, he made a decision to expand his horizons by attending New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute to sharpen his skills and further his education with a scholarship provided by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. At NOCHI he has been able to gain new techniques plus leadership skills to help him start his journey and be successful as well.

After NOCHI, Kendrick would like to continue his Chef and Entrepreneurial career in New Orleans, Chicago or California storied fine dining restaurants. He hopes to find a mentor that will help guide him on this journey.