Meet the Faculty
Leslie G. Jett, C.E.C.
Executive Chef and Resident Instructor
- Chef Jett is currently deployed to Djibouti with the U.S. Navy and on leave from the University.
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Education
- Ph.D., Candidate, Agricultural Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
- M.Ed., Career and Technical Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
- A.A.S., Culinary Degree, Johnson & Wales University
Research
- Microbial Load of Tabletop Bacteria
- Exploration of bacteria on restaurant table surfaces.
- Investigation of the effects of table cloths on reduction of table top microbial life .
- Identifying the types of bacteria most commonly associated with restaurant table tops.
- Etiquette and Protocol Research (Sponsored and supported by the undergraduate research program.)
- The effects of the method of etiquette training on student acquisition of knowledge.
Teaching
- HRM 1991, Sanitation Management
- HRM 1995, Principles of Food Preparation
- HRM 4235, Commercial Food Production Management
- HRM 4970, Field Experience in HRM
