HiringAgeKrispy Kreme's hiring age policy
Krispy Kreme's team member (doughnut server) postings say "Must be 16 years of age or older." Doughnut maker, decorator, sanitation and shift supervisor roles require 18. Most US shops are run by the company, so the rules are fairly consistent.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Team member / doughnut server | 16+ | |
| Doughnut maker / decorator | 18+ | |
| Sanitation operator | 18+ | |
| Shift supervisor | 18+ |
How much does Krispy Kreme pay teens?
$12–$17 an hour
How to apply at Krispy Kreme
Search "Team Member" or "Doughnut Server" near you on Krispy Kreme's careers site (linked from krispykreme.com/careers) and apply online. If you're under 18, your state may require a work permit.
- Weekly pay
Krispy Kreme hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| 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 Krispy Kreme?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Krispy Kreme. State law can raise the age.
Does Krispy Kreme hire 14- or 15-year-olds?
We found no Krispy Kreme posting or official page that hires 14- or 15-year-olds. Every team member posting we checked sets the minimum at 16.
Can a 16-year-old make doughnuts at Krispy Kreme?
No. Doughnut maker and decorator postings require you to be 18 because they involve fryers and production equipment. At 16 you'd work the counter as a doughnut server.
How much does Krispy Kreme pay teens?
Recent seasonal doughnut server postings list $12 to $17 an hour depending on the city. State law can also limit how late 16- and 17-year-olds work in some states.
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Sources
- Seasonal Team Member (Doughnut Server) – Clarks Summit, PA (Krispy Kreme) —
- Seasonal Team Member (Doughnut Server) – Charlottesville, VA (Krispy Kreme) —
- Doughnut Maker – Salisbury, MD (Krispy Kreme) —
- Seasonal Doughnut Server – Columbus, OH (Krispy Kreme) —
- Seasonal Doughnut Server – New York, NY (Krispy Kreme) —
- Careers – Krispy Kreme —