Perishable Dept. Lead: Produce, Meat & Dairy Management

Dollar General Corporation; Hobart; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation in Hobart, Australia, seeks a hands-on Perishable Department Supervisor to manage produce, meat, dairy, bakery and frozen foods. You’ll assist the Store Manager with inventory, merchandise presentation and customer service, while ensuring food safety rules and asset protection.

Responsibilities include cash accountability, following SOPs, training associates, maintaining stock levels and conducting markdown analysis to minimize waste.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment and six months supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cash accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the following tools: Current Ads / Planners, Produce Order guide, Fresh Meat Recap and Order Guide, Milk Sales history and order guide, Vendor Order Guide, Bread order planning and stales recap.
• Train assigned associates in proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for all perishable areas and proper and safe handling of food in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Record Perishable Markdowns, analyze causes and take corrective action, and re-packaging standards in produce to minimize markdowns.
• Accurately record inventory levels and ensure customers' needs and requests are addressed.
• Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires, and ensure sanitation standards are met.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Plan-o-gram

Inventory tracking tools

Job description

Dollar General Corporation in Hobart, Australia, seeks a hands-on Perishable Department Supervisor to manage produce, meat, dairy, bakery and frozen foods. You’ll assist the Store Manager with inventory, merchandise presentation and customer service, while ensuring food safety rules and asset protection.

Responsibilities include cash accountability, following SOPs, training associates, maintaining stock levels and conducting markdown analysis to minimize waste.