Jovantaysha Bell
Nassau
Summary
Skilled Culinary Cook with proven knife skills and food safety. Committed to delivering high-quality meal preparations in fast-paced environments.
I am dedicated culinary professional with over 7 years of experience in high-volume kitchen operations. I am very knowledgeable in food safety, and training new cooks. Proven ability to enhance team performance and streamline food service processes.
Detail-oriented cook known for executing efficient meal preparations and maintaining high sanitation standards. Experienced in collaborating with kitchen staff to optimize operations and enhance guest satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Cook 2
Costa Mexican Restaurant Baha Mar Casino & Hotel
New Providence, Nassau Bahamas
05.2019 - Current
- Executed daily meal preparations in high-volume kitchen environment, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food service operations.
- Trained new cooks on culinary techniques and basic food preparation.
- Assist kitchen Chef with developing and creating new menu items that aligned with seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
Cook
Titan Hospitality’s Meze Grill
Nassau, Bahamas (Remote)
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Assist in preparing daily menu items, ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes.
- Collaborated with kitchen Chef and staff to optimize food preparation processes and reduce waste.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen.
Cook
Titan Hospitality’s Swimming Pig
New Providence, Nassau Bahamas
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Prepared daily menu sauteed items, ensuring consistency and quality of all sauteed request.
Kitchen Cook
The Pier
New Providence Bahamas
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations.
- Preparing a variety of dishes on demand using a fryer.
Line Cook
TC’s Tasted Choice
Nassau, Bahamas
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Preparing station with adequate supplies and tools to
carry out work shift. - Prepared quality dishes according to menu specifications and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of Kitchen and work space.
Education
High School Diploma -
R.M. Bailey High School
New Providence, Nassua Bahamas09-2017
Skills
- Food safety
- Cooking methods
- Knife skills
- Sanitation practices
Certification
- [Certicate of Bartending] Obtained from N.C.B.S, National Casino and Bartending school. April 29th 2026
Timeline
Culinary Cook 2
Costa Mexican Restaurant Baha Mar Casino & Hotel
05.2019 - Current
Cook
Titan Hospitality’s Meze Grill
02.2018 - 05.2019
Cook
Titan Hospitality’s Swimming Pig
03.2017 - 02.2018
Kitchen Cook
The Pier
01.2016 - 03.2017
Line Cook
TC’s Tasted Choice
06.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
R.M. Bailey High School