Perishable Foods Manager

Dollar General; Cadiz Township (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in the United States is seeking a Perishable Department Leader to manage produce, dairy, meats, and bakery while supporting inventory accuracy and customer service. You will work under the Store Manager to ensure safe, clean, and compliant operations across all perishable categories.

You will train staff on presentation and pricing, monitor stock levels, and ensure adherence to food safety procedures. A strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to learn and perform cash register functions to generate reports.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
• Experience with perishable inventory management and merchandising practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with perishable department oversight including inventory and presentation.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels using perishable planning tools.
• Train associates on proper stocking, freshness and pricing standards.
• Record inventory levels and perishable markdowns, analyze causes and take action.
• Ensure customer needs are addressed promptly and sanitation standards are followed.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Plan-o-gram compliance

Customer service

Safety policies

Communication

Staff training

Food handling knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Dollar General in the United States is seeking a Perishable Department Leader to manage produce, dairy, meats, and bakery while supporting inventory accuracy and customer service. You will work under the Store Manager to ensure safe, clean, and compliant operations across all perishable categories.

You will train staff on presentation and pricing, monitor stock levels, and ensure adherence to food safety procedures. A strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential to succeed in this role.