Perishable Department Lead – Fresh Produce & Dairy

Dollar General; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to oversee Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Foods, Bread and Bakery products in a fast-paced store setting. You will manage inventory, merchandise presentation, and provide excellent customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–3 years of retail experience, and food handling certifications. You will train associates, ensure safety compliance, and assist with scheduling to maintain store

Qualifications

• Two to three years of retail clerk experience.
• Must obtain local and state food handling certifications.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using ads, planners and order guides.
• Assist in training associates in proper freshness and pricing standards for perishable areas.
• Assist in training associates in proper and safe handling of food in compliance with rules and regulations.
• Assist in training associates in execution of hourly recovery standards to model store standards.
• Train associates in stocking and rotation of Perishable products.
• Assist Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in ensuring adequate scheduling coverage.
• Assess work completion and follow up with associates regarding performance.
• Record Perishable Markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.
• Train in proper grading and re-packaging standards to minimize MD's.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards and training using the Cleaning Schedule.

Skills

Math calculations

Cash handling

Cash register functions

Safety compliance

Plan-o-gram compliance

Communication skills

Food handling certifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2–3 years retail experience

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to oversee Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Foods, Bread and Bakery products in a fast-paced store setting. You will manage inventory, merchandise presentation, and provide excellent customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–3 years of retail experience, and food handling certifications. You will train associates, ensure safety compliance, and assist with scheduling to maintain store