HiringAgeStop & Shop's hiring age policy
A 2023 report citing Stop & Shop's job-application FAQ said the minimum age was 15 in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and 16 in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Stop & Shop's current postings don't state an age, so we couldn't confirm this. Stores are company-run (Ahold Delhaize), not franchised.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Front-end clerk / courtesy clerk | 15+ | MA and RI per 2023 report citing company FAQ; 16 in NY, CT, NJ. Not verified on current postings |
| Distribution center clerk | 18+ | Assonet, MA distribution center postings, 2026 |
How to apply at Stop & Shop
Search and apply online at Stop & Shop's careers site (stopandshop.careerswithus.com). Under-18s in MA, NY, CT and NJ need working papers / a work permit.
Stop & Shop hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Alaska | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Arizona | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Arkansas | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| California | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Colorado | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Connecticut | 16+ state law | Needed | — |
| Delaware | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| District of Columbia | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Florida | 15+ | No | 15 h |
| Georgia | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Hawaii | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Idaho | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Illinois | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Indiana | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Iowa | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Kansas | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Kentucky | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Louisiana | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Maine | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Maryland | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Massachusetts | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Michigan | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Minnesota | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Mississippi | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Missouri | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Montana | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Nebraska | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Nevada | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| New Hampshire | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| New Jersey | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| New Mexico | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| New York | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| North Carolina | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| North Dakota | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Ohio | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Oklahoma | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Oregon | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Pennsylvania | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Rhode Island | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| South Carolina | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| South Dakota | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Tennessee | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Texas | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Utah | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Vermont | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Virginia | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Washington | 15+ | Needed | 16 h |
| West Virginia | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Wisconsin | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Wyoming | 15+ | No | 18 h |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Stop & Shop?
You can work at Stop & Shop from age 15 at some locations, but most locations hire at 16. State law can raise the age.
Can a 15-year-old work at Stop & Shop?
Possibly in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, where Stop & Shop was reported to hire at 15. Store jobs like courtesy clerk or front-end clerk are the likely options. It's not guaranteed: each store decides based on its needs and state law.
Does Stop & Shop hire 14-year-olds?
We found no evidence that Stop & Shop hires 14-year-olds in any state.
Do I need working papers to work at Stop & Shop?
If you're under 18 in states like Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut or New Jersey, yes, the state requires a work permit (working papers) for minors. Your school or state labor department issues them.
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