How Old Do You Have to Be to Work at Fareway? (2026)

Fareway's hiring age policy

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.

Job postings accepting 14-year-olds have been seen in Iowa.

Minimum age by job

18+

14Grocery clerk

18+Meat department · Bakery department

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

How to apply at Fareway

Go to Fareway's Careers page and click 'View Available Opportunities' to apply online. Under-18s may need a work permit depending on the state.

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Closed Sundays (Sundays off)
Paid on-the-job training
Flexible scheduling

Fareway hiring age by state

The youngest age Fareway could hire you at in each state: the company's minimum or the state's, whichever is higher. “✓ seen” means we found a real Fareway posting there accepting that age.

From 14From 16✓ Seen in a posting

Show the table for all states

State	Youngest age	Work permit	Hours at 14–15 (school week)
Alabama	14+	Needed	18 h
Alaska	14+	Needed	18 h
Arizona	14+	No	18 h
Arkansas	14+	No	18 h
California	14+	Needed	18 h
Colorado	14+	No	18 h
Connecticut	16+ state law	Needed	—
Delaware	14+	Needed	18 h
District of Columbia	14+	Needed	18 h
Florida	14+	No	15 h
Georgia	14+	Needed	18 h
Hawaii	14+	Needed	18 h
Idaho	14+	No	18 h
Illinois	14+	Needed	18 h
Indiana	14+	No	18 h
Iowa	14+ ✓ seen	No	18 h
Kansas	14+	No	18 h
Kentucky	14+	No	18 h
Louisiana	14+	Needed	18 h
Maine	14+	Needed	18 h
Maryland	14+	Needed	18 h
Massachusetts	14+	Needed	18 h
Michigan	14+	Needed	18 h
Minnesota	14+	No	18 h
Mississippi	14+	No	18 h
Missouri	14+	Needed	18 h
Montana	14+	No	18 h
Nebraska	14+	Needed	18 h
Nevada	14+	No	18 h
New Hampshire	14+	Needed	18 h
New Jersey	14+	Needed	18 h
New Mexico	14+	Needed	18 h
New York	14+	Needed	18 h
North Carolina	14+	Needed	18 h
North Dakota	14+	Needed	18 h
Ohio	14+	Needed	18 h
Oklahoma	14+	Needed	18 h
Oregon	14+	No	18 h
Pennsylvania	14+	Needed	18 h
Rhode Island	14+	Needed	18 h
South Carolina	14+	No	18 h
South Dakota	14+	No	18 h
Tennessee	14+	No	18 h
Texas	14+	No	18 h
Utah	14+	No	18 h
Vermont	14+	No	18 h
Virginia	14+	Needed	18 h
Washington	14+	Needed	16 h
West Virginia	14+	Needed	18 h
Wisconsin	14+	Needed	18 h
Wyoming	14+	No	18 h

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.

Other places that hire at 14

Sources

Minimum Age - Fareway Careers FAQ (2026) — Official: 14+ for Grocery Department; 18+ for Meat and Bakery
Career Frequently Asked Questions - Fareway (2026) — How to apply via 'View Available Opportunities'
Grocery Clerk - Part Time - Fareway (Dyersville, IA) (2023-10) — Iowa posting: 'Must be at least 14 years old or older'; under-18 duties/hours restricted
Grocery Clerk - Fareway, Des Moines, IA (2026) — Under-18 employees may have restricted duties and hours
These companies hire 14- and 15-year-olds (Scripps News / Simplemost) (2023) — Reporting: Fareway hires as young as 14 in grocery; 18 for meat or bakery

Last checked October 10, 2026. See a different age at your Fareway? Tell us.