Perishable Dept Lead: Freshness & Inventory Mastery

Dollar General; Warne (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Warne, NC is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to supervise the produce, dairy, bakery and frozen sections. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, pricing, presentation and customer service while maintaining safety and compliance with food handling regulations.

Responsibilities include training associates, ensuring cash controls, and monitoring planograms to minimize markdowns.

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 ensuring employee compliance.
• Maintain perishable stock levels and accurate inventory.
• Train associates in stocking, presentation, freshness and pricing standards.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyse causes for corrective action.
• Ensure safe handling of food in compliance with regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and address customer needs.
• Assist with overall store operations as directed by the Store Manager.

Skills

Math & calculations

Cash handling

Inventory management

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Plan-o-gram interpretation

Food safety knowledge

Training others

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register functions

Hand-held scanners

Job description

Dollar General in Warne, NC is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to supervise the produce, dairy, bakery and frozen sections. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, pricing, presentation and customer service while maintaining safety and compliance with food handling regulations.

Responsibilities include training associates, ensuring cash controls, and monitoring planograms to minimize markdowns.