Perishable Department Lead | Fresh Food & Inventory Expert

Dollar General; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Gray Court, SC, seeks an experienced leader to manage the Perishable Departments (produce, meat, dairy, bakery) under Store Manager supervision. You will help with inventory, merchandising, pricing, safety and customer service to drive profitable sales.

Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining stock, recording markdowns, and ensuring compliance with food handling rules. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety and efficient operations in a busy store.

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 SOP manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the following tools.
• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in training assigned associates in proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for all perishable areas.
• Train assigned associates in proper stocking and rotation of Perishable products.
• Record Perishable Markdowns, while analyzing causes and taking corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Assist the Store Manager with ensuring customers' needs and requests are addressed efficiently and timely.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail supervisory exposure

Customer service excellence

Reading and interpreting documents

Mathematical calculations

Cash handling and reports

Plan-o-gram and merchandising

Safety policies and practices

Interpersonal & communication skills

Tools

POS system

Inventory management tools

Plan-o-gram guidance

Sales and shrink analysis tools

Job description

Dollar General in Gray Court, SC, seeks an experienced leader to manage the Perishable Departments (produce, meat, dairy, bakery) under Store Manager supervision. You will help with inventory, merchandising, pricing, safety and customer service to drive profitable sales.

Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining stock, recording markdowns, and ensuring compliance with food handling rules. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety and efficient operations in a busy store.