Perishable Dept Leader: Fresh Produce & Meats

Dollar General; Westville (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to lead the Produce, Meat, Dairy, Bakery, and related sections. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory planning, merchandising, pricing and safe handling of foods in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will train associates in perishable standards, monitor stock levels, and ensure excellent customer service while maintaining compliance with safety rules and company policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager, as directed, 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.
• Train assigned associates in the proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for all perishable areas and in safe handling of food.
• Record Perishable Markdowns, while analyzing causes and taking corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• 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

Customer service

Plan-o-gram

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Training others

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to lead the Produce, Meat, Dairy, Bakery, and related sections. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory planning, merchandising, pricing and safe handling of foods in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will train associates in perishable standards, monitor stock levels, and ensure excellent customer service while maintaining compliance with safety rules and company policies.