# How old do you have to be to work at Fareway?

You have to be at least 14 to work at Fareway. State law can raise the age.

Fareway's careers FAQ says you must be 14 or older to work in the Grocery Department and 18 or older for the Meat and Bakery departments. Workers under 18 may have restricted duties and hours to follow state and federal child labor laws.

- Minimum age: 14
- Most locations: 14
- Franchised: no
- Confidence: Company-confirmed
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Grocery clerk (sacking, carryout, cashier, stocking): 14+ (Duties and hours restricted under 18)
- Meat department: 18+
- Bakery department: 18+

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14 | needed |
| Alaska | 14 | needed |
| Arizona | 14 | no |
| Arkansas | 14 | no |
| California | 14 | needed |
| Colorado | 14 | no |
| Connecticut | 16 | needed |
| Delaware | 14 | needed |
| District of Columbia | 14 | needed |
| Florida | 14 | no |
| Georgia | 14 | needed |
| Hawaii | 14 | needed |
| Idaho | 14 | no |
| Illinois | 14 | needed |
| Indiana | 14 | no |
| Iowa | 14 | no |
| Kansas | 14 | no |
| Kentucky | 14 | no |
| Louisiana | 14 | needed |
| Maine | 14 | needed |
| Maryland | 14 | needed |
| Massachusetts | 14 | needed |
| Michigan | 14 | needed |
| Minnesota | 14 | no |
| Mississippi | 14 | no |
| Missouri | 14 | needed |
| Montana | 14 | no |
| Nebraska | 14 | needed |
| Nevada | 14 | no |
| New Hampshire | 14 | needed |
| New Jersey | 14 | needed |
| New Mexico | 14 | needed |
| New York | 14 | needed |
| North Carolina | 14 | needed |
| North Dakota | 14 | needed |
| Ohio | 14 | needed |
| Oklahoma | 14 | needed |
| Oregon | 14 | no |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | needed |
| Rhode Island | 14 | needed |
| South Carolina | 14 | no |
| South Dakota | 14 | no |
| Tennessee | 14 | no |
| Texas | 14 | no |
| Utah | 14 | no |
| Vermont | 14 | no |
| Virginia | 14 | needed |
| Washington | 14 | needed |
| West Virginia | 14 | needed |
| Wisconsin | 14 | needed |
| Wyoming | 14 | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at Fareway?**
You have to be at least 14 to work at Fareway. State law can raise the age.

**Does Fareway hire 14-year-olds?**
Yes. Fareway says you must be at least 14 to work in its Grocery Department. Each store hires for its own openings, so there may not be a spot at your store right now.

**What can a 14- or 15-year-old do at Fareway?**
Grocery clerks sack groceries, carry orders out to cars, run a register, stock shelves and help unload trucks. If you're under 18, Fareway may limit your duties and hours to follow child labor laws.

**How old do you have to be to work in Fareway's meat or bakery department?**
18. Fareway says the Meat and Bakery departments are for workers 18 and older.

**Does Fareway make you work Sundays?**
No. Fareway stores are closed on Sundays, which is one reason it's popular with students. Postings say you should be available for Saturdays and some evenings.

## Sources

- Minimum Age - Fareway Careers FAQ: https://www.fareway.com/careers/faq/how-old-do-i-need-to-be-to-work-at-fareway
- Career Frequently Asked Questions - Fareway: https://www.fareway.com/careers/faq
- Grocery Clerk - Part Time - Fareway (Dyersville, IA): https://www.dyersville.com/jobs/groceryclerk-parttime
- Grocery Clerk - Fareway, Des Moines, IA: https://www.fareway.com/careers/retail/grocery-clerk/IA/des-moines/3000-s-e-22nd-street
- These companies hire 14- and 15-year-olds (Scripps News / Simplemost): https://scrippsnews.com/stories/these-22-companies-hire-14--and-15-year-olds-1/

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