Culinary Team Member

Yinergy HR Solutions is a flexible, full-service human resources consultancy that offers fractional HR leadership and hands-on execution tailored to your stage of growth. We function as an extension of your team, whether on retainer, project-based, or as interim HR leadership, ensuring you receive the right expertise exactly when you need it. Our sourcing and recruitment services encompass role scoping, job marketing, structured interviewing, and offer-to-onboarding coordination, concentrating on candidate quality, speed, and compliance.

In addition, we design and deliver comprehensive training programs, including new-hire onboarding, manager essentials, compliance training, and role-specific skill-building initiatives that enhance ramp time and performance while reinforcing your organizational culture. Our support extends throughout the employee lifecycle, providing proactive employee relations, respectful investigations, and clear, compliant documentation.

We meticulously maintain performance-related records to keep evaluations, goals, and corrective actions organized, audit-ready, and aligned with business outcomes. Yinergy develops and updates policies and procedures, such as handbooks and workflows, to meet federal, state, and local requirements, thereby reducing operational risk. We also plan, implement, and maintain HRIS platforms—including selection, configuration, data migration, integrations, testing, analytics, and user training—to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and improve data integrity.

Beyond core services, we manage various ad hoc HR needs, including compensation benchmarking, organizational design and workforce planning, benefits and leave administration, payroll coordination, compliance audits, and DEI initiatives. Whether you’re establishing HR from the ground up or optimizing an existing function, Yinergy provides scalable, practical solutions that elevate employee experience and drive measurable business results.

About the Role

At Afröcafé, situated in Atlanta's vibrant West End, we are seeking enthusiastic Culinary Team Members to join our close-knit team. You’ll be part of a community-focused coffee bar where we celebrate diversity and foster connections through conversation and shared experiences. As a Culinary Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional service while contributing to our mission of creating a warm and welcoming environment.

What You'll Do

As a Culinary Team Member, your responsibilities will include:

• Food Preparation:
• Complete daily prep lists according to established production requirements.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion specifications to ensure consistent food quality.
• Prepare vegetables, sauces, proteins, toppings, sides, and other ingredients required for service.
• Kitchen Readiness:
• Ensure required ingredients are prepared before service and that prep areas are clean and sanitized.
• Stock service stations and backup inventory before opening.
• Inventory Management:
• Conduct inventory counts of food, beverages, and kitchen supplies.
• Verify vendor deliveries, inspecting products for quality and freshness.
• Waste Control:
• Follow established portion and yield standards, minimizing unnecessary trimming and overproduction.
• Record spoilage and preparation errors to help reduce waste.
• Food Safety Compliance:
• Adhere to food-handling and sanitation procedures, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure proper date labeling.
• Team Coordination:
• Assist in training newer team members during busy shifts, ensuring they adhere to food preparation and service standards.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience: Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant prep, or food production is preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication, time management, and teamwork abilities. Basic math skills for weighing and portioning are essential.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding of food safety and handling best practices is a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift items up to 50 pounds safely.

Compensation

Pay will be hourly, based on experience, ranging from $12.00 to $16.00 per hour, with a commitment of 10 to 20 hours per week. Available shifts are from 8 AM to 12 PM or 8 PM to 12 AM.

We’re excited to welcome new team members who share our passion for community and quality. Join us in building the West End village community together!

Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person