Perishable Dept Lead: Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Brookwood (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Brookwood, AL seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage the Produce, Meat, Dairy, and Bakery areas, ensuring fresh, attractive displays and strong customer service. You will support the Store Manager with inventory control, pricing, and standards compliance across perishables.

You will train associates, monitor safety and sanitation, and execute markdowns and order planning to minimize waste while maximizing profitability.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, and procedures manuals.
• Strong math skills for calculations and inventory adjustments.
• Experience with cash registers and generating reports.
• Ability to analyze sales trends and manage expenses and shrink.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and deposit control.
• Familiarity with perishable inventory and merchandising practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in maintaining perishable stock levels and planning orders.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.
• Train associates in proper stocking, pricing, and freshness standards.
• Ensure sanitation standards and safety practices in perishable areas.
• Maintain customer service through attentive, timely responses to needs.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Customer service

Safety compliance

Plan-o-gram compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Brookwood, AL seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage the Produce, Meat, Dairy, and Bakery areas, ensuring fresh, attractive displays and strong customer service. You will support the Store Manager with inventory control, pricing, and standards compliance across perishables.

You will train associates, monitor safety and sanitation, and execute markdowns and order planning to minimize waste while maximizing profitability.