Perishable Department Lead

Dollar General; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in New Castle, PA is seeking a dedicated Perishable Department Lead to supervise produce, meat, dairy, bakery and related operations. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory control, merchandising, and maintaining safe, compliant work practices.

The role emphasizes training associates in proper perishable handling, stock rotation, pricing accuracy, and customer service to meet daily store goals and standards.

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 in ensuring financial integrity through cash accountability, key control, and cash handling procedures.
• Follow company policies and SOP manuals and ensure compliance by staff.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels using perishable planning tools and order guides.
• Train associates in proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for perishable areas.
• Train in safe handling of food and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Record inventory levels and perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.
• Assist in customer service and addressing customers' needs and requests.

Skills

Reading documents

Math calculations

Cash register

Inventory management

Merchandising

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Planogram following

Food handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail experience

Supervisory experience

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Store security practices

Job description

Dollar General in New Castle, PA is seeking a dedicated Perishable Department Lead to supervise produce, meat, dairy, bakery and related operations. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory control, merchandising, and maintaining safe, compliant work practices.

The role emphasizes training associates in proper perishable handling, stock rotation, pricing accuracy, and customer service to meet daily store goals and standards.