Perishable Dept Lead - Fresh Produce & Dairy

Dollar General; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, meat, and bakery areas, ensuring stock levels, pricing accuracy, and high standards of freshness. You will support the Store Manager with inventory, training, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining perishable stock, training associates, and ensuring customer needs are addressed promptly, while upholding sanitation rules and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment and six months supervisory experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in maintaining perishable stock levels and inventory accuracy.
• Assist in training associates in proper perishable presentation, freshness, and pricing standards.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards and food handling rules.
• Maintain customer engagement to understand merchandise expectations.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Plan-o-gram reading

Customer service

Safety compliance

Interpersonal communication

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handling certifications

Job description

Dollar General seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, meat, and bakery areas, ensuring stock levels, pricing accuracy, and high standards of freshness. You will support the Store Manager with inventory, training, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining perishable stock, training associates, and ensuring customer needs are addressed promptly, while upholding sanitation rules and company policies.