Virtual Assistant - Food Image Collection Participant – US

We are seeking participants residing in the United States to contribute to an AI Food Image Collection Project. The project aims to gather high‑quality images, short videos, and supporting information about home‑cooked meals to improve AI systems that understand food, ingredients, meal preparation, and nutrition. Training materials and detailed project guidelines will be provided before you begin.

What You Will Do

• Prepare one meal from scratch at home.
• Photograph every ingredient before cooking.
• Weigh each ingredient using a digital kitchen weighing scale.
• Take one photo of each ingredient with the weighing scale visible.
• Take one photo of each ingredient without the weighing scale.
• Take a clear photo of the final plated dish.
• Record a 3–5 second video of the final plated dish.
• Enter the required meal and ingredient information.
• Follow the provided photo, metadata, and file‑naming instructions.
• Upload all required files through the project workflow.

Participant Requirements

• Currently reside in the United States.
• Own or have access to a digital kitchen weighing scale.
• Own a smartphone capable of taking clear photos and videos.
• Be able to prepare meals at home.
• Have reliable internet access.
• Be comfortable following detailed written instructions.
• Previous experience in AI projects, data collection, annotation, or food photography is helpful but not required.

Project Guidelines

• Meals must be prepared from scratch; restaurant meals, ready‑to‑eat meals, frozen prepared meals, and leftovers are not accepted.
• Meal ideas may need to be approved before preparation to avoid duplicate submissions.
• Photos must be clear, focused, and taken in good lighting.
• All required ingredients and food items must be clearly visible.
• Submissions will be reviewed for quality; minor corrections may be requested where possible.
• Successful participants may be eligible to complete multiple meal submissions.

Skills

• Virtual assistance
• Virtual administration
• Photography
• Online data entry