The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago was founded in 1983 by Linda Calafiore. The institute serves the hospitality industry and offers various courses for aspiring cooks, bakers and chefs. It provides associate of applied science degrees in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, as well as patisserie and baking. In addition, the institute offers a variety of general education courses. It organizes part-time job leads, one-on-one resume writing assistance and interviewing workshops. The institute offers financial aid to students, and its tuition planners assists students in financial aid process. The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago is affiliated with Le Cordon Bleu, which is a world renowned cooking school. The institute is located in Chicago.