Perishables Dept Lead — Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department lead to manage the produce, meats, dairy, bakery, and other perishable areas. You will support the Store Manager with inventory control, merchandising, and customer service to ensure safe, attractive, and compliant perishable operations.

The role requires supervising responsibilities, training associates in proper handling, stocking, pricing, and policy adherence, while maintaining accurate inventory and meeting company standards for presentation

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.
• Ability to review Operating Statements and identify business trends (including sales, profitability and turn) expense control opportunities, shrink and errors.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Good organization skills with attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal and oral & written communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
• Ability and willingness to obtain required certifications in food handling.

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 SOP manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
• Assist Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the following tools.
• 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.
• Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and training associates assigned in the Perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

Skills

Reading documents

Math calculations

Cashier reporting

Inventory analysis

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department lead to manage the produce, meats, dairy, bakery, and other perishable areas. You will support the Store Manager with inventory control, merchandising, and customer service to ensure safe, attractive, and compliant perishable operations.

The role requires supervising responsibilities, training associates in proper handling, stocking, pricing, and policy adherence, while maintaining accurate inventory and meeting company standards for presentation