Perishable Department Lead: Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Perishables Lead to manage the produce, fresh meat, dairy, frozen foods, bread and bakery sections under the Store Manager. You will support inventory control, merchandising, and customer service to ensure stock is clean, safe, and inviting.

The role includes training assigned associates, maintaining stock levels, enforcing food handling rules, and protecting company assets.

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 and security practices.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume and planograms.
• Train associates in proper stocking, freshness, pricing and safe handling of perishable products.
• Record inventory levels and perishable markdowns; analyze causes and take corrective action.
• Ensure customers’ needs are addressed promptly and maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

Inventory management

Cash handling

Customer service

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Planograms

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Perishables Lead to manage the produce, fresh meat, dairy, frozen foods, bread and bakery sections under the Store Manager. You will support inventory control, merchandising, and customer service to ensure stock is clean, safe, and inviting.

The role includes training assigned associates, maintaining stock levels, enforcing food handling rules, and protecting company assets.