Perishables Manager — Fresh Foods & Inventory Lead

Dollar General; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Brunswick, OH is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage Produce, Fresh Meat, Dairy, and Bakery areas. You will oversee stock levels, merchandising, pricing, and customer service while ensuring food safety and asset protection.

Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining correct product flow, and supporting store leadership with scheduling and compliance with sanitation standards. Experience in retail perishables is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of retail clerk experience; lead experience preferred.
• Attainment of local/state food handling certifications if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain perishable stock levels based on store volume using provided tools.
• Train associates in proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards.
• Train associates in proper, safe handling of food per regulations.
• Record inventory levels and perishable markdowns; analyze causes.
• Assist in scheduling coverage with Store Manager and Assistant.
• Ensure sanitation standards and proper execution of Cleaning Schedule.

Skills

Inventory management

Food handling

Customer service

Team training

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Dollar General in Brunswick, OH is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage Produce, Fresh Meat, Dairy, and Bakery areas. You will oversee stock levels, merchandising, pricing, and customer service while ensuring food safety and asset protection.

Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining correct product flow, and supporting store leadership with scheduling and compliance with sanitation standards. Experience in retail perishables is preferred.