Arabic Culinary & Culture Intern

Overview

Matbakhli invites applications for an Arabic Culinary & Culture Internship that offers a remote working experience focused on researching, cooking, documenting, and enhancing Arabic recipes and food-related content. This role combines culinary practice, cultural research, storytelling, and exposure to AI technology aimed at recipe translation and content generation.

Key Benefits

• Potential transition to part-time or project-based paid roles depending on performance and company needs.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted translation, content generation, prompt development, and quality evaluation in culinary contexts.
• Collaboration with the founder and various culinary contributors within a remote team setting.
• Portfolio-building opportunities through practical tasks such as recipe testing, bilingual documentation, and AI content assessment.
• Availability of professional references based on intern contributions and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test assigned recipes safely in a home kitchen, recording detailed ingredient quantities, preparation methods, cooking times, yields, and observations.
• Identify gaps or inaccuracies in recipe instructions including cultural relevance, and document findings without assumptions.
• Provide visual documentation of cooking outcomes as agreed.
• Conduct thorough research on Arab culinary dishes, regional ingredients, cooking techniques, and cultural narratives, distinguishing among various Arab cuisines.
• Engage with knowledgeable individuals such as chefs and home cooks to ensure authenticity.
• Edit and verify recipe content in Arabic and English to maintain cultural appropriateness and consistency in culinary terminology.
• Employ AI tools for initial drafts of translations and recipe descriptions; write and refine prompts; review and evaluate AI-generated content for factual and safety accuracy.
• Collaborate remotely via shared digital tools, reporting progress during weekly check-ins.

Required Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate of Qatar University in relevant fields like International Affairs (Culture, Society, Heritage), History, Arabic, Nutrition, Mass Communication, Hospitality, Tourism, or related disciplines.
• Strong command of Arabic and English in writing.
• Hands-on cooking skills and capacity for precise measurement and detailed documentation.
• Interest in Qatari, Gulf, and broader Arab culinary cultures.
• Attention to detail and ability to research and cite sources accurately.
• Reliable internet, laptop, and access to a safe kitchen space for recipe testing.
• Self-motivation and capacity to work independently in a remote setting.
• Interest in AI applications relevant to culinary content creation and evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in recipe writing, food storytelling, cultural content creation, Arabic translation or localization.
• Skills in food photography, videography, or social media content production.
• Familiarity with nutrition information, food safety, allergen handling, and food service environments.
• Prior use of AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Fanar.
• Comfort using spreadsheets, online forms, or content management systems.
• Knowledge of specific Qatari or Gulf ingredients, cultural traditions, and home cooking.

Working Conditions

• Fully remote and primarily asynchronous work with weekly video calls for coordination.
• All cooking tasks performed in the intern's own kitchen unless arranged otherwise.
• Any expense reimbursement requires prior agreement.

Additional Information

• This role is not for AI engineering or advanced programming and does not replace professional chefs or food safety experts.
• The intern will not approve final recipes or clinical nutrition advice.
• AI-generated content is always reviewed as drafts; the intern does not publish content independently.

Performance Criteria

• Accurate measurement and recording of recipe data.
• Ability to detect and explain errors in AI-generated content.
• Clear and culturally sensitive writing in both Arabic and English.
• Maintenance of safety and factual standards in recipes.
• Effective communication including early reporting of challenges and responsiveness to feedback.
• Timely and professional completion of assigned tasks.