Perishable Dept Lead: Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Statham (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Georgia is seeking a Perishable Departments Manager to oversee Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Foods, Bread and Bakery areas. You will manage inventory, merchandising and customer service while maintaining safety and compliance.

You will lead training for associates, ensure correct stocking, and collaborate with store leadership to schedule coverage and achieve store standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Ability to operate cash registers.
• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Willingness to obtain required food handling certifications.
• Attainment of local/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

Math proficiency

Cash handling

Cash register

Safety compliance

Interpersonal communication

Plan-o-gram merchandising

Food handling certifications

Team leadership

Training others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Georgia is seeking a Perishable Departments Manager to oversee Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Foods, Bread and Bakery areas. You will manage inventory, merchandising and customer service while maintaining safety and compliance.

You will lead training for associates, ensure correct stocking, and collaborate with store leadership to schedule coverage and achieve store standards.