Perishable Dept. Manager — Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Mountainburg (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Mountainburg, AR, seeks a Perishable Department Lead to oversee produce, meat, dairy, frozen, and bakery areas. You will assist with inventory, merchandising, and customer service while upholding safety and food-handling rules.

You will train staff in freshness, pricing, and proper stocking; monitor stock levels and sales trends; ensure compliance with sanitation standards and security procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Ability to learn and perform cash register functions to generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with cash accountability, key control, and security practices.
• Follow SOPs and company communications; ensure compliance with policies.
• Maintain perishable stock levels using provided tools and guides.
• Train associates in presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishables.
• Train associates in proper and safe handling of food per regulations.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.
• Record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Ensure customer needs and requests are addressed efficiently and timely.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Math calculations

Cashier reporting

Inventory analysis

Plan-o-gram compliance

Food handling certifications

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Mountainburg, AR, seeks a Perishable Department Lead to oversee produce, meat, dairy, frozen, and bakery areas. You will assist with inventory, merchandising, and customer service while upholding safety and food-handling rules.

You will train staff in freshness, pricing, and proper stocking; monitor stock levels and sales trends; ensure compliance with sanitation standards and security procedures.