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Community Kitchen

Our Community Kitchen is a shared-use facility licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and designed for small Agribusiness owners and entrepreneurs, offering a cost-effective space to launch or expand food-related ventures.

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It provides an ideal setting for producing baked goods, canned foods, sauces, jams, jellies, and other value-added products packaged for retail.

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With access to commercial-grade equipment, community members can grow their businesses without the need for a significant upfront investment in kitchen infrastructure or property.

Rental Hours & Rates

The kitchen is available 7 days a week.

 

Monday-Thursday: $15/hour

Friday-Sunday: $20/hour

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dry storage: $10/month

walk-in cooler: $15/month

freezer: $15/month

large equipment: $30/month

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security deposit: $200 (non-refundable)

 

20% discount for Wimberly Center tenants and Winder Housing Authority residents

Requirements

  • Be certified as a Food Safety Manager

  • Obtain a valid food license, or licenses, from the appropriate food licensing agency.

  • Obtain liability insurance.

  • Sign a Rental Agreement.

  • Attend a facility orientation and training.

  • CLICK HERE for links to resources for small food businesses

Amenities

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

  • Tilting skillet 

  • Tilting kettles 

  • Grill 

  • 2-burner gas range

  • Convection ovens

  • Convection steamer

  • Proofer 

  • Hobart standing mixer

  • Cookware and utensils

  • Spacious stainless steel prep tables

  • High temperature commercial dishwasher

 

Storage

  • Dry storage

  • Walk-in cooler and freezer

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Discounted access to additional spaces, including the demonstration kitchen and banquet hall, perfect for cooking classes, product launches, tastings, menu development, photo shoots, and promotional  events.

Apply Today!

For further inquiries or to tour our facilities, contact the Wimberly's Roots Community Outreach Coordinator,

Suzanne Moses

smoses@winderhousing.com 

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