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Just wondering as to the minimum age or restrictions on kitchen staff under the age of 18.

I know he won't be allowed to operate the slicer or high-temp dishwasher, will he be allowed to use the ovens or knives?

I know I've been working in restaurants using knives, ovens(and quite frankly everything else, regardless of legality) since I was 14, but I wasn't sure if ACA requirements differ from NYS health department regulations.

BTW, I'm in NY.

I can't speak to ACA requirements, but the [url=https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/youth/restaurant/equipment_foodprep.html]OSHA webpage[/url] may help.

The camp that I work at, you have to be 18 to work in the kitchen.