Perishable Dept Lead: Fresh Foods & Inventory

Dollar General Corporation; Axton (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Virginia seeks a dedicated Perishable Department Lead to oversee produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and related departments, ensuring fresh, well-presented merchandise and strong customer service.

You will assist the Store Manager with inventory integrity, adherence to cash controls, staff training on safety and product handling, and daily operations to keep perishable sections efficient and compliant.

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.
• Assist Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the following tools: Current Ads / Planners, Produce Order guide, Fresh Meat Recap and Order Guide, Milk Sales history and order guide, Vendor Order Guide, Bread order planning and stales recap.
• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in training assigned associates in the proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for all perishable areas.
• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in training assigned associates in the proper and safe handling of food in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Train assigned associates in the proper stocking and rotation of Perishable products.
• Record Perishable Markdowns, while analyzing causes and taking corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Train assigned associates in the proper grading and re-packaging standards in produce to minimize markdowns.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Assist the Store Manager with ensuring that customers' needs and requests are routinely addressed in an efficient and timely manner.

Skills

Reading & interpreting docs

Mathematical calculations

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Plan-o-grams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Virginia seeks a dedicated Perishable Department Lead to oversee produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and related departments, ensuring fresh, well-presented merchandise and strong customer service.

You will assist the Store Manager with inventory integrity, adherence to cash controls, staff training on safety and product handling, and daily operations to keep perishable sections efficient and compliant.