to get a job as a cashier? i live in a small town, and i want an after school job. the only places to work would be the restraunt, the grocery store, the bar, the bank, or the gas station. and i know i cant work at the bar, or the bank. can i work at a gas station because they handel tobacco and alcohol products? can i be a waitress?
im 13 almost 14

in the US a minor 14 or older may work in an:
Office,
Grocery store,
Retail store,
Restaurant,
Movie Theater,
Baseball Park,
Amusement park, or
Gasoline service station
BUT
due to the high the unemployment rate at this time it is very difficult for minors to get a job.........the jobs that use to be held by teens and retirees are now being taken by adults trying to support their families.........

Businesses such as Publix, Kroger's, Food Lion, Sonic, Chic-Fill-A, McDonald's, Winn-Dixie, Krystal's, Dairy Queen, and Burger King along with smaller local businesses that are in the same genre tend to hire those your age.

Fast-food and grocery stores are willing and able to train new employees but........................
Minors tend to have many issues that affect their ability to work such as tardiness, absenteeism, and numerous schedule requests, poor work-ethic etcetera.
I am NOT implying you will have those issues but the fact that many your age do makes it more difficult for you to get an opportunity to prove your worth.

Because of this you must be able to show through words and actions that you are reliable, dependable, punctual, detail oriented, trainable, coachable, punctual, mature and team oriented. You will also need great references since you don't have work experience. Talk to teachers, counselors, clergy, coaches, club sponsors, and directors of places you have volunteered or people you have done casual labor for and ask them about giving you a reference. Get accurate, current contact information for them and ask them to be ready to get calls for references from potential employers.

Remember:
Most businesses are individually owned and operated so it is the owner’s policy and past experience with minors that will determine if they will hire you. Apply everywhere you can, the worse that can happen is they don't hire you.

For information concerning hours you can work (there are strict limits on when and how many for 14 & 15 year olds), jobs that you can do (there are many others) and work permits (some states do NOT require them) go to:
http://www.youthrules.dol.gov
US Department of Labor




these options are available at 12 or older (without any type of permit in most states):
Work in a business owned or operated by your parents
Deliver newspapers/periodicals
Work as an actor/ess in radio, TV or the theater
Caddy at a public course
Work as an umpire/referee in a municipal league
Work on a private farm picking and/or selling fruits and vegetables
Do casual labor (work for an individual in their home) such as pet-sitting, baby-sitting, running errands, tutoring, and yard-work etcetera...

You have to get a work permit. Ask the police. But probably you can't be a cashier. Work in a shop - like a pet store. Sweep things or wash windows, and when you're old enough, you can be a cashier. Probably when you're like sixteen

Technically its not illegal to get a job at your age, but for minimum wage you have to be 16 years old. Waitress would be a good job to get if you know the owner.
A cashier at a gas station you have to be 18+ i think.

In most states 18 if there's tobacco or alcohol involved.