Perishable Dept Lead: Fresh Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Dandridge (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a Perishable Lead to supervise produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and frozen aisles under the Store Manager. You will help manage inventory, merchandising, and safe, profitable operations while ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to food handling rules.

You will train associates, monitor stock levels, record markdowns, support cash control, and assist with safety programs to protect customers and company assets.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents and procedures.
• Strong math skills for cash handling and counting.
• Basic understanding of inventory and merchandising practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with inventory management and cash controls.
• Supervise perishable departments and ensure product rotation.
• Train associates in proper stocking, pricing, and safety standards.
• Maintain perishable stock levels using ordering guides and reports.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Plan-o-gram

Merchandising

Customer service

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General seeks a Perishable Lead to supervise produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and frozen aisles under the Store Manager. You will help manage inventory, merchandising, and safe, profitable operations while ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to food handling rules.

You will train associates, monitor stock levels, record markdowns, support cash control, and assist with safety programs to protect customers and company assets.