Perishable Department Leader — Fresh Produce & Dairy

Dollar General; Pineland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, bakery, and frozen foods under Store Manager supervision, ensuring inventory accuracy, appealing merchandise, and high-quality customer service.

You will train associates, maintain stock levels, and enforce food-safety rules and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate has retail or grocery supervisory experience and strong cash handling, math, and planning skills.

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 with inventory management and merchandising presentation.
• Maintain perishable stock levels based on store volume using provided tools.
• Train associates in proper perishable presentation, freshness and pricing.
• Record inventory levels and perform markdown analysis to minimize losses.
• Assist customers and respond to requests in an efficient manner.
• Ensure sanitation standards and safety in Perishable departments.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising practices

Plan-o-gram compliance

Communication skills

Safety policies and practices

Attention to detail

Cashier accountability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, bakery, and frozen foods under Store Manager supervision, ensuring inventory accuracy, appealing merchandise, and high-quality customer service.

You will train associates, maintain stock levels, and enforce food-safety rules and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate has retail or grocery supervisory experience and strong cash handling, math, and planning skills.