Chad Jackson
Kewanee
Summary
Dedicated food safety professional with expertise in health code compliance, sanitation practices, and public health inspection. Proven track record in reducing contamination risks and enhancing food service operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitarian - Food Inspector
Henry Stark Co Health Department
Kewanee
10.2025 - Current
- Inspected food establishments for health code compliance and sanitation standards.
- Educated food handlers on safe food practices and hygiene principles.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate sanitation conditions in public facilities.
- Assisted in investigating complaints related to public health violations.
- Identified areas where improvements can be made in order to reduce the risk of contamination.
- Maintained records of inspection results, documenting violations and corrective actions taken.
Food Service Program Manager
Illinois Department Of Corrections
East Moline, Sheridan, Vandalia
10.2014 - 10.2025
- Managed food service operations for up to 8 facilities statewide, overseeing menu development, production, staffing, and compliance for thousands of daily meals.
- Reduced food procurement cost for Fox Valley ATC by 80% through strategic in-house meal
- Coordinated statewide commissary and menu updates, increasing fresh fruit and vegetable offerings on statewide menu.
- Supervised a kitchen department up to 16 employees, monitoring performance and scheduling.
- Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
Sergeant First Class (E-7) Food Service Operations
Illinois National Guard
Galva, Kewanee, Springfield
03.2005 - 03.2017
- Managed logistics, procurement, and food preparation under field conditions, ensuring high morale and adherence to nutritional standards.
- Trained junior culinary specialists, enabling several to advance into supervisory roles.
- Completed two deployments in Afghanistan and Bosnia to support military operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Restaurant Management
Belleville Area College
Granite CitySkills
- Public health inspection
- Health code compliance
- Food safety standards
- Sanitation practices
- Record keeping
- Food service management
Timeline
Sanitarian - Food Inspector
Henry Stark Co Health Department
10.2025 - Current
Food Service Program Manager
Illinois Department Of Corrections
10.2014 - 10.2025
Sergeant First Class (E-7) Food Service Operations
Illinois National Guard
03.2005 - 03.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Restaurant Management
Belleville Area College