Perishable Dept Lead: Inventory & Fresh Foods

Dollar General; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in La Vergne, Tennessee seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, meat, dairy, bakery and related areas. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, pricing, planograms and customer service to drive profitable, safe operations.

You will train associates in stocking, freshness, safety and compliant food handling, while ensuring inventory accuracy and adherence to cash-control procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail grocery environments and supervision preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs, safety rules and cash handling processes.
• Familiarity with plan-o-grams and merchandise presentation guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in managing perishable departments (produce, meat, dairy, bakery).
• Oversee inventory, pricing, stock levels and merchandise presentation.
• Ensure safe, clean operations and compliance with food-handling rules.
• Train associates on display, freshness, rotation and customer service.
• Record inventory, markdowns and assist with cash accountability.

Skills

Retail experience

Supervisory experience

Cash handling

Merchandising

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in La Vergne, Tennessee seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, meat, dairy, bakery and related areas. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, pricing, planograms and customer service to drive profitable, safe operations.

You will train associates in stocking, freshness, safety and compliant food handling, while ensuring inventory accuracy and adherence to cash-control procedures.