Perishable Department Lead - Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Mobile, AL is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, meat and bakery sections under the Store Manager. You will support inventory control, merchandising, and ensure safety and customer service standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate cash handling, following SOPs, training associates in perishable standards, and maintaining stock levels while delivering a clean, appealing shopping environment for customers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of reading and interpreting documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating instructions and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math and percentages.
• Ability to learn and operate cash register functions to generate reports.
• Ability to review operating statements and identify business trends and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in ensuring financial integrity through cash accountability and security practices.
• Follow company SOPs and employee handbook.
• Maintain proper perishable stock levels based on store volume using the provided tools and guides.
• Train associates in proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for perishable areas.
• Ensure compliance with food handling rules and regulations.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Cash handling

Cash register operations

Sales data awareness

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram following

Policy adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register system

Job description

Dollar General in Mobile, AL is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, meat and bakery sections under the Store Manager. You will support inventory control, merchandising, and ensure safety and customer service standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate cash handling, following SOPs, training associates in perishable standards, and maintaining stock levels while delivering a clean, appealing shopping environment for customers.