Perishable Dept Lead: Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to oversee Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Food, Bread, and Bakery thaw and sell. The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, compelling merchandising, and safe operations to protect customers and assets.

You will coach associates, ensure compliance with food handling rules, and help coordinate scheduling to maintain strong customer service and store performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to three years of retail clerk experience.
• Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the following tools.
• Current Ads / Planners
• Produce Order guide
• Fresh Meat Recap and Order Guide
• Milk Sales history and order guide
• Nash-Finch Order Guide
• Bread order planning and stales recap
• Assist in training assigned associates in the proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for all perishable areas.
• Assist in training assigned associates in the proper and safe handling of food in compliance with rules and regulations.
• Assist in training assigned associates in the proper execution of hourly recovery standards to model store standards.
• Train assigned associates in the proper stocking and rotation of Perishable products.
• Assist Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in ensuring adequate scheduling coverage.
• Assess work completion and follow up with associates regarding performance.
• Record Perishable Markdowns, while analyzing causes and taking corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Train assigned associates in the proper grading and re-packaging standards in produce to minimize MD's.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and training associates assigned in the Perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Staff training

Scheduling

Food safety compliance

Plan-o-gram reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-3 years retail clerk experience

Lead/grocery store experience preferred

Food handling certifications (if applicable)

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to oversee Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Food, Bread, and Bakery thaw and sell. The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, compelling merchandising, and safe operations to protect customers and assets.

You will coach associates, ensure compliance with food handling rules, and help coordinate scheduling to maintain strong customer service and store performance.