About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Food and Drink Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $20–$40/hour
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
* Author realistic food and drink prompts for recipe development, technique explanation, and regional cuisine analysis.
* Review and revise AI-generated responses for culinary accuracy and cultural authenticity.
* Write high-quality human-authored responses for nuanced cooking scenarios and culturally specific dishes.
* Create controlled prompt variations to test differences in ingredients, equipment, and dietary needs.
* Evaluate outputs across different tones and instruction constraints.
* Identify model failure cases involving incorrect techniques and culturally inaccurate representations.
Qualifications
Must-Have
* 2+ years of sustained engagement with food and drink as a hobby or practice.
* Active participation in culinary discourse in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, German, Arabic, Thai, Tamil, or Hindi.
* Strong familiarity with regional cuisines and traditional techniques.
* Ability to explain cooking processes and flavor profiles in the target language.
* Strong written communication skills.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
* Submit your resume, portfolio, or relevant culinary work.
* Complete a short form outlining your food and beverage background and language proficiency.
Resources & Support
* For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
* For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.