STORE FOOD MANAGER - DG MKT in COVINGTON LA S14917

Dollar General Corporation; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Lead for the Food Department to supervise the daily operations of the department and support the store when designated as Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities include training staff, ensuring safe food handling, managing inventory, and maintaining strong customer service while protecting company assets and cash controls.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform numerical calculations (addition, subtraction, percentages).
• Experience with cash handling procedures and cashier accountability.
• Able to operate a cash register and POS system.
• Knowledge of safety and loss prevention policies and practices.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Grocery Food Department and assist in managing the store when manager on duty.
• Authorize refunds and sign for overrides when acting as MOD; count register and deposit cash.
• Train and mentor employees; maintain stocking and rotation of food products.
• Ensure adherence to cash handling, security practices, and store cash controls.
• Maintain daily customer contact to understand merchandise expectations and needs.
• Direct unloading and stocking of new merchandise according to store plan.
• Monitor and execute pricing, signage, and markdown activities to protect margins.

Skills

Cash handling

Interpersonal communication

Plan-of-gram reading

Safety compliance

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Description

Job Details General Summary: Under general supervision, manage the Food Department and the total store when designated as the Manger on duty. Ensure efficient and effective inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation and quality customer service. Ensure a safe working environment and provide protection for company assets according to required procedures. Ensure staff and store compliance with all food handling rules and regulations. Provides support to other managers as requested.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• When manager on duty authorize and sign for refunds and overrides; count register; ensure money is deposited in bank.
• Assist in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cash accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Manage store in Store Manager's and Assistant Manager's absence.
• Assist Store Manager, and Assistant Manager as directed, in providing training for employees.
• While responsible for the Grocery Food Department and processes, the Food Managers specialized areas include;
• Assist in training assigned associates in the proper stocking and rotation of food products.
• Assist in training all assigned associates in the proper presentation standards.
• Assist in training all assigned associates in the proper and safe handling of food in compliance with rules and regulations.
• Assist in training assigned associates in the proper execution of hourly recovery standards to model store standards.
• Assist Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in ensuring adequate scheduling coverage.

Assess work completion and follow up with associates regarding performance.

• Record all Grocery Food Markdowns, while analyzing causes and taking corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Assist in the sanitation standards and training of all associates assigned in the Grocery Food area using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Ensuring in ensuring execution of the stores 7 Day Workflow Plan as it relates to stocking standards and (Find-Fill-Fix) procedures.
• Assist in ensuring the stores HHT is used as an investigative device to prevent out of stocks as well as overstocks.
• Assist with the organization of the receiving area.
• Assist in ensuring all merchandise is presented according to established practices and plans.

Utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing and signage.

• Assist in ensuring POG execution, pricing integrity to include price changes, Was/Now, TRP, and Ad signs, as well as all Super Tuesday pricing and signing execution.
• Assist with Tote Inventory Management processes.
• Minimize damages and markdowns, ensure accurate scanning and paperwork, and follow inventory control procedures to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Assist in ensuring adherence to stated company security practices and cash control procedures when supervising operations in Store Manager's absence.
• Assist in 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.

• Take a lead role in receipt and handling of new merchandise.

Ensure sales shelf preparation and organization of staging areas for new deliveries. Direct and assist associates with unloading trucks. Direct new merchandise according to plan. Efficiently utilize storeroom square footage to stock reserve inventory. Ensure proper rotation of perishable food items.

• Follow all prescribed and outlined cash handling procedures.

Authorize and sign for refunds and overrides. Count register. Deposit money in bank. Assist with financial integrity of the store through strict cash accountability, key control compliance, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.

• Assist with conducting safety meetings; help to maintain a clean, well-organized store and facilitate a safe

Job Qualifications

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices.
• 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.

Work Experience and/or Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to three years of retail clerk experience.
• Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.