Perishable Department Manager: Fresh Foods & Safe Stock

Dollar General Corporation; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Job summary

Dollar General in Fort Washington, MD seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and frozen foods. You will supervise daily operations, ensure freshness, and train associates in proper handling and pricing standards.

You will assist in inventory, markdown analysis, and cash security while maintaining excellent customer service and safety compliance across the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year of retail experience with some supervisory exposure.
• Ability to read diagrams, safety rules, and procedures manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in managing perishable departments to ensure freshness and quality.
• Maintain inventory levels and implement shrink control measures.
• Train associates on proper stocking, pricing, and sanitation standards.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes to reduce recurrences.
• Ensure cash accountability and follow security procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and address customer requests promptly.

Skills

Perishable management

Cash accountability

Inventory control

Customer service

Staff training

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

Job description

Dollar General in Fort Washington, MD seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and frozen foods. You will supervise daily operations, ensure freshness, and train associates in proper handling and pricing standards.

You will assist in inventory, markdown analysis, and cash security while maintaining excellent customer service and safety compliance across the department.