how old do i have to be to work at dq
Report Abuse. 1  16. shmoopy Â· 8 years ago. 2  14+. 3  15 1/2 4  +. Normally to work at any place you are required to be 16 years old.  you have to be at least 16 or 17 to work at dairy 1  queen. Usually  16. To work in the kitchen/food prep area is 18 for insurance purposes, and you can be 15 to work as a cashier and ice cream cone 1  maker. 16 in most  states.