The “Culinary Arts Management " programme combines the power of Cooking Art and Confectionery and Bakery Art to prepare students who are watching it for a career as Executive Officers in related businesses. Graduates of the programme can take up positions in a number of areas such as Food Production Manager, Chief of Staff, Trainer, Business Advisor and others. The curriculum provides opportunities for students to acquire skills such as leadership, management, cooking techniques, critical thinking, personal responsibility, moral behavior, problem solving, and customer communication. Students can focus their studies, choosing between focusing on Cooking and focusing on Bread and Pastry, with the appropriate courses that are ideal for each of the two focusing.
The four-year programme of study "Culinary Arts Management" is a professional Bachelor’s degree, designed specifically for those individuals who want to pursue a career in the fields of Culinary Arts and / or Culinary Business Management. The programme of study offers to the students the appropriate education in the above areas, through which they acquire knowledge and professional skills that allow them to take on very good jobs after graduation.The programme can also help people who want to acquire the necessary specialised knowledge to start their own culinary business. The programme of study is developed in two parallel and equally important axes:
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECTS | P.P.W* | ECTS |
| Health and Safety | 2 | 4 |
| Principles of Management | 2 | 4 |
| Professional English | 2 | 4 |
| Food and Beverage Service | 2 | 3 |
| Basic Economics | 2 | 3 |
| Basic Bakery/Confectionery Techniques I | 7 | 8 |
| Basic Cookery Techniques I | 4 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 21 | 30 |
| Semester 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSES | P.P.W* | ECTS |
| Professional French | 2 | 3 |
| Knowledge of Food | 2 | 3 |
| Principles of Accounting | 3 | 6 |
| Introduction to Classical French Cuisine | 2 | 3 |
| Practical Training I | - | 6 |
| Cookery II (Practical) | 4 | 5 |
| Bakery / Confectionery Techniques II | 4 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 17 | 30 |
| Semester 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSES | P.P.W.* | ECTS |
| Food Hygiene and the Environment | 2 | 3 |
| Quality Assurance, Costing and Purchase of Food | 2 | 3 |
| Nutrition | 2 | 3 |
| Conference and Events Management | 3 | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship | 2 | 3 |
| Finance | 3 | 6 |
| Pastry Ι | 5 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 19 | 30 |
| Semester 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSES | P.P.W* | ECTS |
| Design and Maintenance of Catering Premises | 3 | 6 |
| Practical Training II | - | 6 |
| Elective Courses (Choose one of the following): | ||
| Modern European Cuisine | 3 | 3 |
| International Cuisine | 3 | 3 |
| Cypriot Bakery and Pastry | 4 | 6 |
| Pastry ΙΙ | 4 | 4 |
| Decorative Pastry Techniques | 5 | 5 |
| TOTAL | 19 | 30 |
| Semester 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECTS | P.P.W* | ECTS |
| Food Safety Supervision | 3 | 5 |
| Apply Computer Science for Gastronomy | 2 | 2 |
| Principles of Marketing | 3 | 6 |
| Financial Accounting | 3 | 6 |
| Principles of Organization and Management of Catering Units | 3 | 6 |
| Special Diet | 3 | 5 |
| TOTAL | 17 | 30 |
| Semester 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECTS | P.P.W* | ECTS |
| Small Business Management | 3 | 3 |
| Nutrition and Culture | 2 | 3 |
| Human Resource Management | 3 | 4 |
| Practical Training ΙΙΙ | - | 6 |
| Pastry ΙΙΙ | 3 | 3 |
| Professional Ethics | 2 | 3 |
| Bakery and Pastry ΙΙΙ | 3 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 16 | 30 |
| Semester 7 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECTS | P.P.W* | ECTS |
| Market Research | 3 | 5 |
| New Food Product Development | 2 | 2 |
| Corporate Law | 3 | 4 |
| Cold Kitchen | 5 | 5 |
| Production on Food in Big Scales | 3 | 6 |
| Principles of Project Writing Ι | 2 | 4 |
| Elective Courses (Choose one of the following): | ||
| Food Retail | 2 | 4 |
| E-Commerce | 2 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 20 | 30 |
| Semester 8 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECTS | P.P.W* | ECTS |
| Consumer Behaviour | 2 | 4 |
| EU Legislation and Food Legislation | 3 | 6 |
| Threats and Safety Management | 3 | 6 |
| Thesis | 5 | 8 |
| Elective Courses (Choose one of the following): | ||
| Food Logistics | 3 | 6 |
| Food Storage Logistics | 3 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 30 | |
*P. P. W: Periods per week. Duration: 55 minutes
Semester 1
HESF108 Health & Safety
MGMT105 Principles of Management
FREN108 Professional French
PROJ100 Project Writing
ECON109 Principles of Economics
Concentration Courses
CBPA136 Confectionary & Pastry Ι
CBPA146 Basic Cooking Techniques Ι
Semester 2
MGMT115 Introduction to the FoodI ndustry
NUTR105 Food Science
CBPA148 Dining and Oenology
ACCT105 Principles of Accounting
CBPA160 Introduction to the Classical French Cuisine
PRCT101 Practical Training Ι
Concentration Courses
CBPA163 Baking Ι
CBPA164 Basic Cooking Techniques ΙΙ
Semester 3
CBPA274 Food Hygiene
ECON203 Food Tenders, Costing & Control
NUTR207 Healthy Eating
MGMT211 Events Management
ENTR307 Essentials of Entrepreneurship
ECON206 Finance
Concentration Courses
CBPA275 Confectionary and Pastry II
Semester 4
CBPA236 Food Unit Maintenance & Design
PRCT207 Practical Training ΙΙ
Elective Courses - Choice of one of the following Courses
CBPA256 Contemporary European Cuisine
CBPA254 International Cuisine
CBPA289 Italian Cuisine
Concentration Courses
CBPA244 Cypriot Pastry & Bakery
CBPA276 Confectionary and Pastry ΙΙΙ
CBPA238 Confectionary Decoration & Design
Semester 5
CBPA343 Food Safety Supervision
COMP307 Application of Information Technology in Gastronomy
MRKT312 Principles of Marketing
ACCT305 Financial Accounting
MGMT314 Principles of Food Units Management
NUTR303 Specific Dietary Requirements
Εξάμηνο 6
BUSS312 Small Business Management
NUTR304 Food & Culture
HRMG306 Human Resource Management
PRCT302 Practical Training ΙΙΙ
ETHI303 Professional Ethics
Concentration Courses
CBPA357 Confectionary and Pastry ΙV
CBPA358 Baking II
Semester 7
MRKT401 Market Research
NUTR400 Food Product Development
COMM305 Personal Skills Development
CBPA403 Mass Production of Food
PROJ406 Thesis Methodology
Concentration Courses
CBPA405 Confectionery and Pastry V
Elective Courses - Choice of one of the following Courses
LOGS404 Food Retail Logistics
LOGS405 E-commerce
Semester 8
MRKT207 Consumer Behaviour
LAWS407 European Food Legislation & Regulations
HESF403 Safety Management
PROJ407 Final Thesis
Elective Courses - Choice of one of the following Courses
ENVR402 Food Supply Chain
LOGS402 Food Warehousing
LOGS403 Sustainable Food Systems
Coordinator of the Programme: Panayiotis Hadjisymeou
Office: 5 Kallipolis Avenue, 1055 Nicosia
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Employment Status: Part time
Position: Lecturer
Specialisation: Health and Safety
Programme of Study: Culinary Arts, Bakery and Pastry, Culinary Arts Management
Mr. Athanasiou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2019. He has a Master’s Degree (MSc) in “Environmental and Natural Resource Management” and a Bachelors' Degree (BA) in “Natural Environment Protection”, from the University of Ioannina. Mr. Athanasiou has participated to a number of educational seminars related to ‘Health and Safety’ and has a great experience in conducting training seminars relevant to this specific field. Furthermore, he has obtained the title of ‘E.X.Y.P.P- Health and Safety Certified Consultant’ from the Ministry of Labour of the Cyprus Republic. Mr. Athanasiou has an extensive experience working as a Health and Safety Manager in large companies in Cyprus. Since 2010, Mr. Athanasiou is the President of the Cyprus Environmental Association.
Employment Status: Part Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialisation: Computer Science
Programmes of Study: Office Management Administrator, Culinary Arts Management, Culinary Arts, Bakery and Pastry, Beauty Therapy and Beauty Therapy Units Management
Ms. Artemis Poleou Lazou has 12 years of experience as a Computer & Media Instructor in private institutes and is the managing Director/Owner of a computer private institute (an Approved, Accredited and Licensed ECDL Test Centre for all Levels – Advanced and Standard). Graduated from University of Leicester (UK) – BSc Computer Science (2007) and BSc Communication, Media and Society (2010) and completed numerous workshops and training courses, some of which are Computing with Python, Image Editing, Practical Applications & Strategies of Digital Marketing, Search Engines and Marketing for social media. Mrs. Artemis has been teaching computer modules at KES college since February, 2023.
Employment status: Part-time
Position: Lecturer
Specialisation: Culinary Arts
Programmes of Study: Culinary Arts Management
Mr George Voskou is a Lecturer at KES COLLEGE since October 2022. He has a degree in Culinary Business Management (2021) with a concentration in Culinary Arts from KES COLLEGE. Since 2020, he has been a member of the Cyprus National Culinary Youth Team of the Cyprus Chefs Association, participating in international competitions. Since 2017, he has been working in food units in Cyprus and abroad. He teaches courses of his specialty.
Employment Status: Full time
Position: Lecturer
Specialisation: Culinary Arts
Programme of Study: Culinary Arts, Bakery and Pastry, Culinary Arts Management
Mr. Georgios Pishilis is a Lecturer at KES College since 2013 where he teaches the Culinary Arts programme. He holds a Master’s Degree (MA) in Marketing from the London Metropolitan University, a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Professional Culinary Arts from the University of Derby, and a Higher Diploma from Higher Hotel Institute of Cyprus in the same subject matter. His has work experience in hotels, including Cavo Maris Beach Hotel, Hilton Park, and Moniatis Hotel. Since 2014, he holds the position of the Marketing Manager of the Eurotoques Chefs Association of Cyprus. He has participated to a large number of seminars and is also a recipient of prizes and awards related to his specialty. In particular, he was awarded the
following prizes:
- 2015: Traditional Menu / Gold Medal, Polus Center Gastronome, Cluj, Roumania
- 2015: Restaurant Plated Dessert / Gold Medal, Polus Center Gastronome, Cluj, Roumania
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialisation: Accounting
Programmes of Study: Logistics, Culinary Arts Management, Office Management Administrator, Pharmacy Assistant (Technician)
Mr Demetris Demetriou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2015. He is in possession of a Post Graduate Degree in Εducational Leadership and Politics from Cyprus Open University and a Degree (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from University of North Texas. He is an Accounting Lecturer in numerous educational institutions from 1992. Moreover he worked as an Auditor from 1988 to 1991 acquiring significant experience on issues related to his profession. He also participated in numerous seminars whereby, he had the opportunity to enrich his knowledge and improve his skills. He is accredited by the Human Resource Development Authority as an internal trainer.
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Programme Coordinator, Senior Lecturer
Specialisation: Biology, Environmental Management
Programmes of Study: Beauty Therapy and Beauty Therapy Units Management, Culinary Arts Management, School of Environmental Studies, Pharmacy Assistant (Technician)
Dr. Demetrios Sarris is an Academic Scholar with +15 years research experience, participating in over 20 international and national research projects and has developed international collaborations with scientists from Switzerland, USA, France, Israel, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Cyprus and Greece. Publications of his research teams have a significant impact and are featured in leading scientific journals, with research findings having been presented in +30 primarily international conferences. He is also a reviewer for more than 10 international journals and has designed and supervised over 30 Thesis. Trained in Switzerland (Inst. of Botany, Univ. Basel) and Greece (Dept of Biology, Univ. of Patras) in Biology (BSc), in Ecology and Environmental Management (MSc) and in Dendro- Ecology/Climatology and Plant Science (PhD), he has been employed: (i) at the Dept of Biological Sciences of the Univ. of Cyprus (having held the positions of Assistant Professor-Academic Visitor and Special Scientist for Research & Lecturing), (ii) at the Open Univ. of Cyprus (as Academic Coordinator, Adjunct Faculty Tutor & Master’s Thesis Supervisor of the Environmental Conservation and Management Postgraduate Program), (iii) at the Dept of Life Sciences, European Univ. of Cyprus and (iv) at KES College in Cyprus (as Coordinator of the Environmental Management and of the Organic Products Technicians’ Programs). He has also worked at Academic Institutions in Greece and has Post Doc experience at the Inst. of Botany, Univ. Basel and at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, ETH-Zurich). He is an expert of the International Science Network MedECC, which supports, inter alia, the UN Environmental Program, and has served as Scientific Consultant for Scientific Documentaries (e.g. Άνυδρη Γη), for the University of Cyprus (Black Gold Strategic Program) on Sustainable Agroforestry and Organic Farming aiming to revitalize the carob industry of Cyprus («Μαύρος Χρυσός») and for the Association of Organic Farmers in Cyprus. He is also an Invited Member of the Editorial Board of Annals of Silvicultural Research.
Employment Status: Part Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialisation: Office Administration and Secretarial Studies, Economics
Programmes of Study: Medical Representatives, Beauty Therapy and Beauty Therapy Units Management
Ms Elena Panayiotou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2020. She holds an MBA from the Mediterranean Institute of Management and a BA in Economics from the University of Cyprus. In addition, she is a PhD candidate in Business Administration and her academic and research interests include the effect of corporate culture on accounting procedures and connection between job satisfaction, employee loyalty and productivity.
Employment Status: Part Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialisation: French
Programmes of Study: Culinary Arts Management
Ms. Eleni Pettemeridou is a Lecturer at KES COLLEGE from 2023. She holds a Master Degree in “Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning” (2016) from Open University of Cyprus. She has, also, a Bachelor Degree in “French Language and Literature” (2011) from University of Cyprus. As of 2009, Ms. Pettemeridou teaches adults and kids French language. From 2018, she participates in the program of Ministry of Education for homeschooling. She teaches subjects of her specialty.
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialisation: Food Technology
Programmes of Study: Culinary Arts, Bakery and Pastry, Culinary Business Management, Hotel Management, Technician for the Production of Organic Products
Ms. Eve Konstantinou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2016. She holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Food Quality Management from the University of Wagenigen in Netherlands and a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Food Technology from Karditsa Technological Educational Institute in Larissa. Since 2015, she has been working as an external consultant at Q-Point BV on food quality assurance issues.
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialisation: Business Administration / Marketing
Programmes of Study: Hotel Management, Business Management, Culinary Arts Management, Beauty Therapy and Beauty Therapy Units Management, Gardening and Landscaping
Mr Costas Yerokostas is a Lecturer at KES College from 2005 - May 2016 and October 2017 - present. He holds an MBA and a BSc in Marketing Management from the University of Florida Metropolitan. Between 2016 and 2017 he was employed as a Deputy Academic Director at a higher education institution. He also worked as the Head of the Marketing & Subscriptions Service Department at CreditInfo Cyprus from 2004 to 2008 and at Leptos Group of Companies as a Marketing Executive from 2000 to 2002.
Employment Status: Part time
Position: Senior Lecturer
Specialisation: Greek Philology
Programmes of Study: Culinary Business Management, Office Management Administrator, Business Management
Dr. Mouzourou is a Senior Lecturer at KES College where she teaches subjects related to her specialty, including Modern Greek writing and Research methodology. Dr. Mouzourou graduated from the University of Cyprus where she was awarded her BA in Classical Studies (2010), her MA in Modern Greek Philology (2012) and her doctorate degree in Modern Greek Philology (2020). Dr. Mouzourou has worked as a special scientist at the University of Cyprus as part of the implementation and delivery of research programmes, and has gained significant teaching experience with teaching Greek and Literature to secondary school students and adults.
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Senior Lecturer
Specialisation: Logistics
Programmes of Study: Logistics, Office Management Administrator, Culinary Arts Management
Ms. Marina Konstantinou is the Programme Coordinator of “Logistics”, “Office Management Administrator” and a Senior Lecturer at KES College. She holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University and a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Business Administration from the University of Macedonia. She had successfully worked in the retail sector as a Purchasing Executive where she specialised in food and management of the supply chain. She also worked for seven years as a Purchasing Manager.
Employment Status: Part Time
Position: Senior Lecturer
Specialisation: Phychology
Programmes of Study: Beauty Therapy and Beauty Therapy Units Management, Culinary Arts Management
Dr Nicos Georgiou is a Senior Lecturer at KES College since 2009. He has a Doctorate Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing. Mr Georgiou has ample research activity having assumed the role of assistant researcher in a number of programs from 2005 to date. He has ample teaching experience in the field of psychology and has worked for the Public Service and the State Prison as a Psychologist. During his career he has given a number of presentations on several topics related to his profession and has also published several articles.
Publications: Georgiou, N.A., Stavrinides, P. & Georgiou, S. (2016). Parenting and children’s adjustment problems: The mediating role of self-esteem and peer relations. Journal of Behavioral and Emotional Difficulties, 21(4) Pages 433-446.
Επιλεγμένες Δημοσιεύσεις: Georgiou, N.A., Stavrinides, P. & Georgiou, S. (2016). Parenting and children’s adjustment problems: The mediating role of self-esteem and peer relations. Journal of Behavioral and Emotional Difficulties, 21(4) Pages 433-446.
Employment Status: Part Time
Position: Senior Lecturer
Specialisation: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Programmes of Study: Pharmacy Assistant (Technician), Culinary Arts Management, Culinary Arts, Bakery and Pastry
Dr. Sophocleous Xanthi is a Senior Lecturer at KES College since 2017 and she is a holder of an undergraduate qualification in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from the Charokopio University in Athens. Moreover, she holds an MBA from Maastricht School of Management. Ms Sophocleous is a holder of a PhD with the topic: Associations between Cypriot’s children television food advertising exposure and their eating behaviour: An observational and diagnostic survey with the use of questionnaires and eating behaviour tests in 1088 Cypriot children. She has in-depth experience as a Medical Representative of a Pharmaceutical company. From 2010-2018 she has her own personal nutrition practice.
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialisation: Hotel Management / Travel and Tourism
Programmes of Study: Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Bakery and Pastry, Culinary Arts Management
Ms Olvia Kyriakou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2021. She holds Master in Business Administration (with Distinction) in Human Resources from Cardiff Metropolitan University of Wales. She also holds a Bachelor Degree of European University of Cyprus and a Higher Diploma of Higher Hotel Institute of Cyprus. Since 2015 she has been working in the hotel industry. From 2017 she worked as a Floor Supervisor Housekeeper for two years at Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol. Then in 2019 at the opening of a new hotel Amara Hotel she worked as a Floor Supervisor Housekeeper and then as a Front Office Receptionist until today. She also has a certificate of attendance Cultural Tourism Specialist based on ISO 17024. She teaches subjects of her specialisation.
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Programme Coordinator, Senior Lecturer
Specialisation: Programme Coordinator of the School of Culinary Arts Hospitality and Tourism
Programmes of Study: Culinary Arts Management, Culinary Arts, Bakery and Pastry
Mr. Hadjisymeou is the Coordinator of the "Culinary Arts", "Ηotel Management" and a Senior Lecturer at KES College. He holds a Master’s Degree (MA) in Hotel Management and Culinary Arts, a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Hospitality Management from Middlesex University, and a Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts from Higher Hotel Institute of Cyprus. He has ample professional experience in various countries gained from the various work positions he occupied. Between 1980-1985 he had been working for the international hotel chain Hilton Hotels and from 1985-2006 he served as the Head of Catering Services at Cyprus Airways. He is a member in various organizations relating to his profession. Ηe is a founding member and first president of Eurotoques – Cyprus and the Cyprus Chefs Association and accredited by the Human Resource Development Authority as a trainer, an assessor of vocational qualifications, assessor of Vocational Training Centers and evaluator of Vocational Training Structures (VET).
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialisation: Culinary Arts
Programme of Study: Culinary Arts, Bakery and Pastry, Culinary Arts Management
Ms. Vatyliotou has completed her undergraduate studies in Culinary Business Management (KES College) in 2020 and her studies in Culinary Arts (Higher Hotel Institute of Cyprus, 2008). During her undergraduate studies, Ms. Vatyliotou had worked in a variety of job positions within the culinary industry. In 2013, and for a period of about two years, Ms. Vatyliotou assumed the position of Chef de Partie at Mavrommatis Restaurant Gastronomique. Returning to Cyprus, Ms. Vatyliotou continued her career in hotels and has also entered the higher education where she holds the position of the culinary instructor.
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