Perishable Dept. Lead & Freshness Champion

Dollar General; Smithton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Lead for the Perishable Departments to manage produce, meats, dairy, bakery, and related inventory while ensuring quality presentation and customer service. You will assist the Store Manager with cash control, safety, and staff training to uphold company standards.

The role emphasizes maintaining stock levels, adhering to food handling rules, and providing efficient merchandising. Prior retail leadership and food handling certifications are preferred.

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 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.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the listed tools.
• 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.
• Assist 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 in the Perishable departments.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Customer service

Safety compliance

Plan-o-gram reading

Perishable knowledge

Training others

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Lead for the Perishable Departments to manage produce, meats, dairy, bakery, and related inventory while ensuring quality presentation and customer service. You will assist the Store Manager with cash control, safety, and staff training to uphold company standards.

The role emphasizes maintaining stock levels, adhering to food handling rules, and providing efficient merchandising. Prior retail leadership and food handling certifications are preferred.