Jon Jackson
Executive Chef • Institutional Culinary Leader • Louisiana Food Systems Advocate
Jon Jackson is the Executive Chef for LSU Dining, where he leads culinary operations across campus with a focus on quality, creativity, and community. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and Baltimore College in Restaurant Management Chef Jon brings a passion for Southern flavors and thoughtful, ingredient-driven cooking. Chef Jackson brings restaurant-level standards to large-scale dining while mentoring the next generation of culinary professionals. His work reflects a deep respect for Louisiana’s food traditions, elevated through innovation and careful craftsmanship.