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When your teen decides he or she wants to get a job, it’s a giant leap toward independence. But just because they’re ready for the working world doesn’t mean the working world is ready for them.
Before your teen sets off into the workforce, there are guidelines all employers must adhere to. The Fair Labor Standards Act sets the minimum hiring age at 14 years old, plus it limits the number of hours minors under 16 years old can work and the jobs they can do. Read through the requirements every employer who hires your child must follow.
Sometimes, kids who are at least 14 years old can get a work permit or age certificate prior to applying for certain jobs. There are other laws that might prevent a 14- or 15-year-old from getting hired, but most chain stores leave the hiring decisions to the franchise owners. It’s best to check with a specific location to find out about their hiring policies.
These are the most popular jobs that hire teenagers:
Jobs That Hire at 14 Years Old
AMC Theatres
The minimum age to work at AMC is 16. However, some AMC Theatres have lower minimum age requirements. Besides getting to watch movies for free with a date, employees get 50% off food and drinks, flexible work schedules, an opportunity to apply for a scholarship through the AMC Cares program and more. Check with the AMC Theatres nearest you to find out if they have open positions and any age requirements.
Arby’s
Although limited to specific jobs, Arby’s minimum hiring age is 14. As an Arby’s DReaM team employee, you’ll have a flexible schedule, free and discounted meal benefits and more.
Baskin Robbins
If you want to be surrounded by all the scoops of ice cream that you can ever dream of and you’re at least 14 years old, then Baskin Robbins is the job for you. Check your nearest Baskin Robbins location to see if there’s a position available along with the franchise’s minimum age requirements.
Chick-fil-A
Besides having the best dipping sauce in the world, Chick-fil-A also hires students to work in their restaurants beginning at 14 years old. The hiring decisions are up to the individually owned Chick-fil-A restaurant, so contact a location near you to find out their qualifications and minimum age requirements. Employee perks include flexible schedules and a chance to earn college scholarships and tuition discounts through their Remarkable Futures
Scholarship. In 2018, Chick-fil-A awarded $14.65 million in scholarships, according to its company website.
Kroger
Some Kroger locations hire 14-year-olds with a work permit, while teens who are at least 15 can get a nonhazardous job with a work permit. However, the supermarket prefers teens who are at least 16.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s offers flexible scheduling, tuition assistance, competitive benefits and hires teens of all ages, even 14-year-olds, with a work permit for certain jobs. Find a McDonald’s restaurant near you to see whether positions are available.
Publix
Publix hires 14-year-olds for non-management positions like cashiers and baggers. There are plenty of positions available for 16-year olds, too.
Jobs That Hire at 15 Years Old
Boston Market
If you’re 15, Boston Market will hire you for certain entry-level positions. As an employee, you’ll get discounts on food and tuition reimbursement with select partners.
Bruster’s
If you have a teenager with a friendly attitude and who enjoys smelling like a waffle cone, then Bruster’s is the job for them. The ice cream retailer hires teens under 16 years old, depending on which state the store is located.
California Pizza Kitchen
To work at California Pizza Kitchen, you must be 15 years old for host positions. If you want to work as a server, you’ll need to be 18 years old to serve alcohol.
Panera Bread
While some positions require a minimum age of 16, some Panera Bread Team Member jobs are available to teens who are at least 15 years old, depending on the state.
Taco Bell
Typically, 16 is the minimum hiring age. However, some Taco Bell franchise locations hire 15-year-olds with a work permit as long as they follow federal regulations. Taco Bell hires some 14-year-olds with work permits for nonhazardous jobs.
Jobs That Hire at 16 Years Old
The minimum age for employment is 16, which makes this list longer. These are the best places where your chances of getting hired are greater if you’re at least 16 years old:
- Albertsons.
- Arby’s.
- Baja Fresh.
- Barnes & Noble.
- Best Buy.
- Brookshire’s.
- Burger King.
- Carl’s Jr.
- California Pizza Kitchen.
- Captain D’s.
- Checkers.
- Chicken Express.
- Chipotle.
- Chuck E. Cheese.
- Cici’s Pizza.
- Cinemark.
- Claire’s.
- Domino’s Pizzas.
- Dunkin’ Donuts.
- Firehouse Subs.
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries.
- Fuddruckers.
- H-E-B.
- Home Depot.
- Jack in the Box.
- Jamba Juice.
- Jason’s Deli.
- Jimmy John’s.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken.
- Little Caesar.
- Long John Silver’s.
- Papa John’s.
- Papa Murphy’s.
- Party City.
- Pizza Hut.
- Popeye’s.
- Quiznos.
- Raising Cane’s.
- Regal Cinemas.
- Schlotzsky’s.
- Smoothie King.
- Sonic.
- Subway.
- Taco Bell.
- Target.
- Trader Joe’s.
- Walmart.
- Wendy’s.
- Whataburger.
- White Castle.
- Whole Foods.
Free Job Apps for Teens
Bambino
Scheduling a babysitter has never been easier, thanks to the Bambino app. For teens, getting a babysitting job is even easier. And involves setting up a profile, kind of like Snapchat, to accept or reject babysitting requests. If your teen is 13 years old and over, they can join Bambino and set their own hours (with your approval) and price per hour. It’s a great way to teach entrepreneurial skills.
Handshake
Handshake is for teenagers (at least 16 years old) and college students looking for employment. Just create a profile for potential employers to see and sit back and wait for the offers to flow in. No patience? Then look through the jobs that are posted in your location.
HireTeen
HireTeen lets your teen, who must be at least 14 years old, look for specific jobs according to their age and interest or even by the state they live in.
Snagajob
With Snagajob, teens ages 14 and up can search for hourly jobs around their location. By creating a profile, your teen is applying for a job. And if they qualify, they can skip right to the interview process.
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