Perishable Dept Lead: Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a capable Perishable Department Lead to assist the Store Manager in managing produce, dairy, meat, bakery, and other perishable areas. You will help with inventory, pricing, and ensuring fresh, quality merchandise while delivering friendly service to customers.

Responsibilities include maintaining stock levels, training associates on presentation and safety, recording markdowns, and upholding sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents and safety rules.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to learn cash register functions and generate reports.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and deposits.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Good organization skills and attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to follow planogram and merchandising guidance.
• Willingness to obtain food handling certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in ensuring financial integrity and cash accountability.
• Follow company procedures and SOPs.
• Maintain proper perishable stock levels and rotate perishable items.
• Train associates on presentation, freshness, and pricing standards.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes.
• Ensure customers' needs are addressed promptly.
• Maintain sanitation standards and train staff in perishable areas.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Communication

Planogram compliance

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Reading comprehension

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a capable Perishable Department Lead to assist the Store Manager in managing produce, dairy, meat, bakery, and other perishable areas. You will help with inventory, pricing, and ensuring fresh, quality merchandise while delivering friendly service to customers.

Responsibilities include maintaining stock levels, training associates on presentation and safety, recording markdowns, and upholding sanitation standards.