Perishable Dept Lead — Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Spiro (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage the Produce, Meat, Dairy, Frozen and Bakery sections under the Store Manager. You will help maintain accurate perishable stock levels, execute pricing and merchandising plans, and train associates in proper presentation and safety handling.

This role emphasizes cash controls, planogram compliance, sanitation, and delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment and six months supervisory experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cash accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
• 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, Vendor Order Guide, Bread order planning and stales recap.
• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in training assigned associates in the proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for all perishable areas.
• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in training 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.
• Train assigned associates in the proper grading and re-packaging standards in produce to minimize markdowns.
• Accurately record inventory levels 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.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Planogram software

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage the Produce, Meat, Dairy, Frozen and Bakery sections under the Store Manager. You will help maintain accurate perishable stock levels, execute pricing and merchandising plans, and train associates in proper presentation and safety handling.

This role emphasizes cash controls, planogram compliance, sanitation, and delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.