Become an Expert in Traditional Amazonian Foods
3 days ago
Join a unique opportunity to learn about Ecuadorian culinary arts, with a focus on interculturality and sustainability. The successful candidate will work with local farmers and cooks to identify edible and medicinal plants, prepare traditional dishes, and contribute to the development of agroforestry farms.
Responsibilities
- Learn from local farmers and cooks about the intersection between ancestral farming/hunting/fishing practices and modern cuisine and income-generation projects
- Identify edible and medicinal plants and understand their importance in traditional cooking and medicine
- Prepare traditional dishes with locals and experiment by adding different flavors and spices
- Contribute to work on the chakra (traditional agroforestry farm) by planting, weeding, and harvesting
- Create and/or clear trails in medicinal plant gardens or chakras with locals
- Support eco-tourism projects and guide visitors as they learn about forest foods, traditional Amazonian dishes, and agroforestry systems
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Job function: Research, Training, and Science
- Industries: Environmental Services and International Trade and Development
Please note that all information is subject to change, so it's essential to check the website for the most up-to-date details when applying.
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