Perishable Dept Lead: Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General Corporation; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation seeks a Perishable Department Lead to oversee the perishables including produce, dairy, and bakery. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, merchandising, and safe, compliant operations while delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will train associates, manage stock levels, and ensure proper handling and presentation of perishable items. Relate to policies and procedures, maintain security, and support store goals daily.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Ability to learn and perform cash register functions to generate reports.
• Ability to review Operating Statements and identify business trends (including sales, profitability and turn) expense control opportunities, shrink and errors.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Good organization skills with attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal and oral & written communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
• Ability and willingness to obtain required certifications in food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in ensuring financial integrity through cash accountability and security practices.
• Follow company SOPs, handbook, and communications.
• Assist Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using provided tools.
• Train assigned associates in the proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for all perishable areas.
• Train assigned associates in the proper and safe handling of food in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Train assigned associates in the proper stocking and rotation of Perishable products.
• Record Perishable Markdowns, while analyzing causes and taking corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Record inventory levels accurately as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Assist the Store Manager with ensuring that customers' needs and requests are routinely addressed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and training associates assigned in the Perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Plan‑o‑gram compliance

Safety compliance

Customer service

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Cashier operations

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation seeks a Perishable Department Lead to oversee the perishables including produce, dairy, and bakery. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, merchandising, and safe, compliant operations while delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will train associates, manage stock levels, and ensure proper handling and presentation of perishable items. Relate to policies and procedures, maintain security, and support store goals daily.