Perishable Department Manager

Dollar General; Hurley (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Perishable Lead to manage the perishable departments including produce, dairy, meats, bakery, and frozen foods. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, merchandising, pricing, and customer service, while ensuring a safe work environment and adherence to food handling regulations.

You will train associates, monitor stock levels, and analyze markdowns and turnover to optimize freshness and profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Retail experience preferred (1 year) with supervisory exposure.
• Food handling certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in managing perishable departments (produce, dairy, meats, bakery).
• Ensure safe, clean store environment and protect company assets.
• Maintain stock levels using tools like ads, planners, and order guides.
• Train associates on presentation, freshness, and pricing standards.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Plan-o-gram

Customer service

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Sales analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Perishable Lead to manage the perishable departments including produce, dairy, meats, bakery, and frozen foods. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, merchandising, pricing, and customer service, while ensuring a safe work environment and adherence to food handling regulations.

You will train associates, monitor stock levels, and analyze markdowns and turnover to optimize freshness and profitability.