Careers
We are looking for energetic, service-oriented people to join us in serving our communities. If you have a passion for food and are interested in becoming part of our team, please download an application and drop it by one of our stores.
Careers
Palm Desert Currently Has 3 Open Position(s)
Retail Clerks - Various Departments
posted 11/30–12/31/23 • part-time
Locations:
Palm Desert, Palm Springs
Job Duties:
We are looking for warm and friendly individuals who like to interact with customers to provide superior customer service. The applicants must be able to learn and memorize a considerable amount of information, work in an environment that can at times be very fast paced, be able to multi-task and keep on smiling.
Job duties can include but are not limited to stocking of various grocery products onto retail shelving, preparing and packaging various food products, operating department equipment such as cash registers, telephones, food wrapping stations, ovens, scales and knives. General maintenance duties are required and most importantly applicants must have exceptional customer service skills.
Hired applicants will be placed in an employment position that best suits their previous work experience and overall job knowledge.
Pay rate is $16.00 to $19.75 per hour. Pay rate may be negotiated during employment interview for those applicants with previous work experience relating to the employment position.
Shifts and work days can vary from week to week.
We offer a generous employee discount, convenient direct deposit and an employer matched 401(k) program. Eligibility restrictions may apply for some programs.
Requirements:
Must be able to work well and communicate with the public and have exceptional customer service skills.
Must have reliable transportation to get to work.
Must enjoy working with food and follow safe food-handling procedures.
Bending, reaching and grasping required.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds with or without accommodation for most positions.
Vision abilities to perform job include close vision.
Must be at least 18 years old.
May be required to obtain a County Food Worker Card upon hiring.
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Jensen’s promotes a drug free work environment. If a job offer is extended to you, you will be required to submit to and pass a drug test for the use of illegal substances prior to being hired.
Other Info:
If you are interested in joining our team please submit an online employment application or stop by and ask for the Store Manager.
Jensen’s is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Baker
posted 11/30–12/31/23 •
Locations:
Palm Desert, Blue Jay
Job Duties:
We are looking for applicants with previous commercial production baking experience for our Bakery Production Plant. The position consists of preparing a variety of baked goods such as donuts, breads, cakes, pies and pastries in large quantities.
Applicants must be able to follow established recipes and preparation instructions and use commercial mixers, deep fryers, proofers, dough dividers and sheeters, ovens, baker’s racks, and dishwasher. The applicant must be able to learn and memorize a considerable amount of information. The work environment is fast paced, physically demanding and requires the ability to multi-task various baking products to meet company production needs. Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful.
Applicants must have previous production baking experience in a commercial kitchen setting. No recreational or home bakers will be considered. Applicants without the required previous work experience should not apply.
Job Type – Full-time or Part-time, Non-exempt
Work shifts for this position are evening shifts.
Pay: $16.50 to $19.75 per hour based on applicable work experience
We offer a generous employee discount, convenient direct deposit and an employer matched 401(k) program. Eligibility restrictions may apple for some programs.
Requirements:
Ability to accurately measure and/or weigh various ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, and fillings using commercial scales and measuring equipment.
Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen and baking equipment.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Ability to follow workplace direction, multi-task and work well with coworkers and management.
Availability to work evenings and early morning shifts, weekends, and most holidays.
Constant use of hands which includes simple and power grasping.
Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching required.
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must follow safe food handling procedures.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must obtain a County Food Worker Card upon hiring.
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Jensen’s promotes a drug free work environment. If a job offer is extended to you, you will be required to submit to and pass a drug test for the use of illegal substances prior to being hired.
Other Info:
If you are interested in joining Jensen’s team please submit an online employment application or stop by our Palm Desert or Blue Jay location and ask for the Store Manager.
Jensen’s is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Cake Decorator
posted 11/30–12/31/23 • part-time or full-time
Locations:
Palm Desert, Blue Jay, Palm Springs
Job Duties:
We are looking for an applicant with previous cake decorating experience and a passion for creativity. Fresh baked items are prepared on site in our bakery production plant then forwarded to the bakery sales department and cake decorators for processing, decorating, packaging and display for retail sales. The position consists of decorating various baked items for display cases and customer special orders including cakes, pies, cupcakes, decorated cookies and novelty items. The applicant must be able to accurately fill special orders, work in an environment that is fast paced and be able to multi-task. Must be able to establish priorities, follow safe food-handling procedures and be well organized.
Pay range for this position is $16.00 to $18.75 per hour. Pay rate will be negotiated during employment interview and is dependent on applicable previous work experience.
Must have open availability for working hours, including very early mornings, weekends and most holidays.
We offer a generous employee discount, convenient direct deposit and an employer matched 401(k) program. Eligibility restrictions may apply for some programs.
Requirements:
Must have previous cake decorating experience in a retail setting. All applicants will be required to decorate at least two baked good items during the interview process to demonstrate cake decorating knowledge and skill.
Must be familiar with cake decorating terms and process.
Must be able to interact and work well with coworkers, the public and have exceptional customer service skills.
Must be able to operate department equipment such as telephones, knives, wrapping stations and commercial mixers to prepare various icings and fillings.
Must have reliable transportation to get to work.
Must enjoy working with food and follow safe food-handling procedures.
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move with or without accommodation up to 30 pounds.
Repetitive bending, reaching and grasping, including power grasping, required.
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods.
Vision abilities for this job include close vision.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must obtain a County Food Worker Card upon hiring.
Jensen’s promotes a drug free work environment. If a job offer is extended to you, you will be required to submit to and pass a drug test for the use of illegal substances prior to being hired.
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Info:
If you have the appropriate work experience and are interested in joining our team please submit an online employment application or stop by and ask for the Store Manager.