Perishable Department Lead | Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Watertown (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to help manage the Produce, Meat, Dairy, and Bakery sections. You will assist with inventory, pricing, and merchandising while ensuring a safe shopping environment and strong customer service.

The role emphasizes efficient stock levels, adherence to food handling rules, and training associates in proper techniques and safety practices to support store profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or strongly preferred.
• Must be able to obtain local/state food handling certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in maintaining perishable stock levels and accurate inventory.
• Train associates in proper stocking, freshness, and pricing standards.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.
• Ensure customer needs and requests are addressed promptly.
• Maintain compliance with sanitation standards and safety policies.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Math skills

Cash handling

Inventory mgmt

Merchandising

Organization

Communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram

Food handling certs

Education

High school diploma

Food handling certifications

Tools

POS system

Reporting software

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to help manage the Produce, Meat, Dairy, and Bakery sections. You will assist with inventory, pricing, and merchandising while ensuring a safe shopping environment and strong customer service.

The role emphasizes efficient stock levels, adherence to food handling rules, and training associates in proper techniques and safety practices to support store profitability.