Perishable Department Lead — Fresh Foods & Merchandising

Dollar General; Mississippi; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Supervisor to oversee the produce, meats, dairy, bakery, and other perishables in the store. You will support the Store Manager with inventory management, merchandising, and customer service while ensuring safety and cash control.

Responsibilities include training staff, managing stock levels, recording perishable markdowns, and maintaining planogram standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, diagrams, and instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math and cash handling.
• Ability to learn cash register functions and generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Willingness to obtain required food handling certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in ensuring financial integrity through cash control and security practices.
• Maintain perishable stock levels using store tools and guides.
• Train associates on presentation, freshness, and pricing standards.
• Record inventory levels and perishable markdowns with corrective actions.
• Ensure customer needs are addressed promptly and sanitation standards are met.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Communication

Safety policies

Planogram reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year retail, 6 months supervision

Food handling certifications (where applicable)

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Supervisor to oversee the produce, meats, dairy, bakery, and other perishables in the store. You will support the Store Manager with inventory management, merchandising, and customer service while ensuring safety and cash control.

Responsibilities include training staff, managing stock levels, recording perishable markdowns, and maintaining planogram standards.