Perishable Department Lead - Inventory & Freshness

Dollar General; Chesterfield (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Chesterfield, SC is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage the Produce, Meat, Dairy, Bakery and Frozen sections under the Store Manager. The role focuses on inventory control, fresh displays, pricing accuracy, staff training, and strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

You will contribute to safe operations, protect assets, and deliver friendly, efficient customer service while driving profitable perishable sales.

Qualifications

• Read and follow SOPs, safety rules, and procedures.
• Perform basic math for pricing, discounts, and reporting.
• Learn cash register functions and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with perishable department inventory and stock levels.
• Maintain accurate pricing and planograms.
• Train associates on freshness, presentation, and food safety.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Planograms

Customer service

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dollar General in Chesterfield, SC is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage the Produce, Meat, Dairy, Bakery and Frozen sections under the Store Manager. The role focuses on inventory control, fresh displays, pricing accuracy, staff training, and strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

You will contribute to safe operations, protect assets, and deliver friendly, efficient customer service while driving profitable perishable sales.