Set in 375 acres of picturesque North Yorkshire countryside, Flamingo Land Resort creates a truly unforgettable experience for Guests of all ages.

We are looking for a Team of Kitchen Assistants & Support Crew with a wide range of skills and experience for the following outlets here at Flamingo Land:

• Metropolis Bar and Grill (Bar & Restaurant)
• Zanzibar Food Market – Burger Shack, Dino Stone Pizzas
• The American Diner – fun family dining
• Coach House Country Pub
• Jolly Sailor 2 Go Fish & Chip Shop
• Street Food To Go
• Fabrizio’s – Pizzeria & Ristorante
• Pizza & Kebab outlet

We need people who (are):

• Previous experience gained as a Kitchen Assistant, Grill Chef, Fish Fryer or General Cook
• Motivated and passionate about their role
• Passionate about cleanliness
• Able to deliver great quality food consistently
• Demonstrate hard work, commitment, punctuality and reliability
• Take pride in their appearance and wear correct and clean uniform
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment as well as demonstrating initiative to keep busy in quieter periods
• Demonstrates a willingness to help and will always go the extra mile for Guests and colleagues

Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free entry to Flamingo Land on your days off
• Discounted Friends & Family tickets
• Discounts at many of our food outlets
• Free full access to our Leisure Complex Pools, Gym, Sauna and Jacuzzi
• Free entry to shows & live music events
• Free uniform
• Free car parking
• Ongoing training
• Team Member recognition rewards

We’re committed to the development of our employees and love being the place where many choose to start their working life.  Many of our Senior Managers joined us in entry roles and have developed long term careers within the business.   At Flamingo Land, we cross train our Team Members across many areas of the resort.  This will broaden your skill base and provide the chance to enhance your career development.  By gaining experience in our various departments, you will expand your knowledge, increase versatility and this will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.

Hours:

Most of our seasonal roles are available on a full time and part time basis. Typically a full time role is up to 40 hours a week, our part time roles are often 16 to 24 hours a week in term times increasing during university, college and school holidays. Our busiest trading days are weekends, holidays and bank holidays therefore it is to be expected we will need our Team to be available to ensure our Guests have the experience they deserve.

Transport

We provide on site free parking. There are good local bus links into Malton, York, Pickering & Thornton Dale provided by Coastliner.

The Tees Valley bus will have stops at Stockton, Middlesbrough, Grangetown, Redcar, Saltburn, Brotton, Skelton & Guisborough.

Accommodation

There is a good range of local accommodation providers within our immediate vicinity. Flamingo Land does not provide any onsite staff accommodation.

Interview process

Interviews for the new season will begin in February 2026.  You will be contacted by our friendly Recruitment Team who will conduct an initial telephone chat with you and if successful, you will be invited to attend a face to face interview with one of our Department Managers.

Interviews are typically 30 minutes and you will be asked a few competency based questions.  If all goes well, you will join us  for an induction day, where we will get you Resort Ready!  Induction days are fun filled, full of facts about the Resort and will prepare you to work at the Resort.

Roles will begin in March and run through until 1 November 2026.