Perishable Dept Lead: Fresh Goods & Inventory

Dollar General; Homerville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department leader to manage produce, meat, dairy, frozen foods, and bakery items under Store Manager supervision. You will support inventory control, merchandising, and customer service while ensuring safe operations and compliance with food handling rules.

The role requires strong organizational skills, basic math, and experience in a retail environment, with focus on freshness, pricing, and loss prevention.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and analyze sales data.
• Ability to learn and operate cash register functions to generate reports.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Ability to stock perishable items and maintain freshness.

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.
• Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and training associates assigned in the Perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

Skills

Reading & interpreting docs

Cash handling

Inventory management

Customer service

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department leader to manage produce, meat, dairy, frozen foods, and bakery items under Store Manager supervision. You will support inventory control, merchandising, and customer service while ensuring safe operations and compliance with food handling rules.

The role requires strong organizational skills, basic math, and experience in a retail environment, with focus on freshness, pricing, and loss prevention.