HiringAgeCold Stone Creamery's hiring age policy
Cold Stone stores are franchised, so each owner sets the hiring age; we found no official company-wide minimum. Job listings we saw ask for 16 for crew, with some stores asking 17 or 18 (and 18 for crew leads).
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Crew member | 16+ | Job listings; some stores require 17 or 18 |
| Crew lead / shift leader | 18+ | Some listings; varies by store |
How to apply at Cold Stone Creamery
Ask at your local store or look for its online posting; under-18s may need a work permit.
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Cold Stone Creamery hiring age by state
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| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Alaska | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Arizona | 16+ | No | — |
| Arkansas | 16+ | No | — |
| California | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Colorado | 16+ | No | — |
| Connecticut | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Delaware | 16+ | Needed | — |
| District of Columbia | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Florida | 16+ | No | — |
| Georgia | 16+ | No | — |
| Hawaii | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Idaho | 16+ | No | — |
| Illinois | 16+ | No | — |
| Indiana | 16+ | No | — |
| Iowa | 16+ | No | — |
| Kansas | 16+ | No | — |
| Kentucky | 16+ | No | — |
| Louisiana | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Maine | 16+ | No | — |
| Maryland | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Massachusetts | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Michigan | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Minnesota | 16+ | No | — |
| Mississippi | 16+ | No | — |
| Missouri | 16+ | No | — |
| Montana | 16+ | No | — |
| Nebraska | 16+ | No | — |
| Nevada | 16+ | No | — |
| New Hampshire | 16+ | No | — |
| New Jersey | 16+ | Needed | — |
| New Mexico | 16+ | No | — |
| New York | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Carolina | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Ohio | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Oklahoma | 16+ | No | — |
| Oregon | 16+ | No | — |
| Pennsylvania | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Rhode Island | 16+ | Needed | — |
| South Carolina | 16+ | No | — |
| South Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Tennessee | 16+ | No | — |
| Texas | 16+ | No | — |
| Utah | 16+ | No | — |
| Vermont | 16+ | No | — |
| Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Washington | 16+ | Needed | — |
| West Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Wisconsin | 16+ | No | — |
| Wyoming | 16+ | No | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Cold Stone Creamery?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Cold Stone Creamery. Most Cold Stone Creamery locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.
Does Cold Stone hire 14 or 15-year-olds?
We couldn't find a Cold Stone posting that hires under 16. Each store is owned by a franchisee who sets the age, so ask your local store.
How old do you have to be to work at Cold Stone?
Usually 16, based on the job listings we found. Some stores ask for 17 or 18.
Can a teen be a crew lead?
Usually not until 18. Some listings for crew leads and shift leaders require 18.
How do I apply?
Look for a posting for your local store on a job site, or ask the manager in person. Under-18s may need a work permit, depending on the state.
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