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Can I work at Mcdonalds, Burger King, or Subway at 16 years old?

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Yes, all of those places do hire at that age on occasion, but you have to prove it won't interfere with school work and may have to get signed permission from your guidance counselor.

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Do I need a food service card?

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I would recommend it. Most, if not all, fast food places will require a food service card.

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What if I want a job for a few months? Can it be possible?

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Yes, look into working for a temp service that provides companies with temporary workers on an as-needed basis.

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What if I don't want to work on the weekend?

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You can try asking your boss if they can accommodate this request, but it's pretty unlikely they will do so. No one WANTS to work on the weekend, and service industry jobs usually require you to have pretty open availability.

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I finished my interview 9 days ago and still haven't got any confirmation from them. What should I do?

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Start looking for other jobs. Don't sit around.

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What is the age limit to work at Subway?

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You must be at least 16 years old to work as a sandwich artist at Subway, and you have to be at least 18 years old to work in management.

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What if I can't work on Saturdays?

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If that's the only day you can't work, then it shouldn't be a problem, depending on the number of staff you have on a schedule.

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Where are interviews held for fast food chains?

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In the lobby or the manager's office. Some also have a separate room ready.

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At what age can I get a job in fast food?

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Some locations will hire you with a work permit as young as 15, but most prefer you to be 16; some will even require you to be 18. It all depends on locations and local laws; look into youth labor laws on your state's website.

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Where can I find a McDonalds application online?

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Search McDonalds job or look on websites like Snagajob.com, jobs.google.com, indeed.com, and glassdoor.com.

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What should I wear for an interview at an In-N-Out location?

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Dress business casual for your interview, but don’t go over the top; it is not an office job. Khakis and a button-down shirt would be good. Dressing nicely for the interview will show the interviewer you care about the job.

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I'm 14 and need a job however i dont know if its legal for someone my age. I live in Australia ,if that makes any difference?

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It is legal for a 14 year old to work a fast food job in Australia. However, this depends on what restaurant you are applying to.

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Will I get free food if I work at a fast food restaraunt?

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Yes, most if not all fast food places give their employees either free or discounted food on their breaks. This is one of the few perks of working in the fast food industry.

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Do I need a resume to apply for Domino's?

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Yes, if you apply to any kind of job you will need a resume. When making your resume, list out your employment, education and volunteer history and your personal and academic accomplishments, either online or in person.

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Should I wear non-slip shoes if I choose to work at McDonald’s?

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Yes, any kind of non-slip shoe is a standard shoe that every employee working at any fast food restaurant.

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Can I get a job at 15 years old?

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Yes, 15 is a legal age to work at a fast food place part time but depends on what restaurant you are applying to. Some don’t hire under 16.

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What jobs hire at 15?

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Most fast food restaurants hire people at 15 years old if they have written consent from a parent or legal guardian.

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What are the requirements for applying?

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If you are applying to be a crew member, you have to be at least 15 or 16 years old, and you don’t need any experience because they train you. If you are applying for a management position, you will need at least 4 or 5 years of experience working in a fast food environment.

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