Jobs for 14-Year-Olds in Pickerington, Ohio: Grocery, Food, Yard Work, Childcare

Ohio allows 14-year-olds to work with a work permit (from school) and hour limits (3 hrs school day, 18 hrs school week). In Pickerington (Fairfield/Franklin County), these sectors often hire:

1. Grocery Stores

• Kroger, Giant Eagle, Meijer, Aldi — bagger, cart attendant, stocker.

2. Fast Food / Ice Cream

• McDonald's, Dairy Queen, Wendy's, Chick-fil-A, local spots (e.g., Whit's Frozen Custard) — crew, dining room attendant.

3. Landscaping / Lawn Care

• Local companies (Mow & Go, Green Lawn, etc.) — mowing, mulching, leaf cleanup (seasonal).

4. Childcare / Babysitting

• Families via Care.com, Sittercity, Nextdoor, church networks — evenings/weekends.
• Red Cross babysitting certification boosts credibility.

5. Pet Care

• Dog walking, pet sitting, poop scooping — Rover, Wag, or direct neighbors.

6. Other

• Car wash (vacuum/detail), farm stand/market (seasonal), library page (Pickerington Public Library), golf course (caddy/range).

How to Get Hired

1. Get work permit from school guidance office (need job offer first).
2. Make a 1-page resume: school, volunteer, chores, skills.
3. Apply in person (food/retail) — ask for manager.
4. Be reliable, communicative, phone-ready.

Pickerington's growth means lots of entry-level spots — start asking in April for summer.