Perishable Department Lead

Dollar General; La Grange (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a perishable department lead to oversee produce, dairy, meats, bakery, and related categories. You will support inventory management, merchandising, and customer service under the Store Manager, ensuring safety standards and food-handling compliance.

Responsibilities include training associates on freshness, pricing, and plan-o-gram adherence, plus recording perishable markdowns and inventory levels to optimize store performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math including percentages and reports.
• Experience with cash registers and sales reporting.
• Knowledge of cash handling and deposit control.
• Experience in inventory and merchandising within perishables.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with inventory management and perishable stock control.
• Ensure safe working environment and adherence to food handling rules.
• Train associates in presentation, freshness, and pricing of perishable items.
• Record inventory levels and perishable markdowns, analyze causes.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Mathematical calculations

Cash register reports

Business trends analysis

Cash handling procedures

Inventory management

Merchandising practices

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram compliance

Company policies adherence

Food handling certifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Local and state food handling certifications

Job description

Dollar General seeks a perishable department lead to oversee produce, dairy, meats, bakery, and related categories. You will support inventory management, merchandising, and customer service under the Store Manager, ensuring safety standards and food-handling compliance.

Responsibilities include training associates on freshness, pricing, and plan-o-gram adherence, plus recording perishable markdowns and inventory levels to optimize store performance.