Perishable Department Lead: Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Trafalgar (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, meats and bakery, ensuring inventory accuracy and attractive merchandise presentation. You will support Store Manager with safety, customer service, and compliance with food handling rules.

Responsibilities include training staff, monitoring stock levels, executing perishable markdowns, and maintaining plan-o-gram standards while delivering a clean, well-organized store experience for customers.

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, as directed, in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cash accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the following tools: Current Ads / Planners, Produce Order guide, Milk Sales history and order guide, Vendor Order Guide, Bread order planning and stales recap.
• Train assigned associates in the proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for all perishable areas and in proper and safe handling of food in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Record Perishable Markdowns, analyze causes and take corrective action to prevent recurrences, and ensure proper stocking and rotation of Perishable products.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure customers' needs are addressed efficiently.

Skills

Inventory management

Cash handling

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Merchandising

Food handling certifications

Plan-o-gram reading

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Reading procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

Planogram software

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, meats and bakery, ensuring inventory accuracy and attractive merchandise presentation. You will support Store Manager with safety, customer service, and compliance with food handling rules.

Responsibilities include training staff, monitoring stock levels, executing perishable markdowns, and maintaining plan-o-gram standards while delivering a clean, well-organized store experience for customers.