STORE FOOD MANAGER - DG MKT in CHOWCHILLA CA S14298

Dollar General•Chowchilla, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Store Food Manager manages the Food Department and, when designated as manager on duty, the total store. The role supports efficient inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, safe working conditions, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager also provides support to other managers as requested. The position includes leading and training associates in food stocking and rotation, merchandise presentation, safe food handling, recovery standards, sanitation, and store workflow procedures. The manager supports scheduling coverage, assesses work completion and associate performance, tracks grocery markdowns and their causes, and helps maintain accurate inventory and pricing. When acting as manager on duty, the role handles cash-control duties, customer needs, receiving and merchandise flow, and store operations in the Store Manager’s or Assistant Manager’s absence. Work is performed in a fast-paced retail environment with a moderate noise level. Duties involve frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, merchandise handling, and lifting. There may be occasional ladder climbing and exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, slippery floors, or extreme cold in freezers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to three years of retail clerk experience.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
Ability to perform cash register functions.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Understanding of safety policies and practices.
Ability to read and follow plan-o-grams and merchandise presentation guidance.
Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
Ability to frequently walk and stand; bend, stoop, and kneel; handle merchandise and equipment; and lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb a ladder occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead experience.
Previous grocery store experience.
Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Manage the Food Department and manage the total store when designated as manager on duty.
Authorize and sign for refunds and overrides, count registers, and ensure money is deposited in the bank.
Support the store’s financial integrity through cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Manage the store in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Manager.
Assist managers with employee training and ensure adequate scheduling coverage.
Train assigned associates in food stocking and rotation, merchandise presentation, safe food handling, and hourly recovery standards.
Assess work completion and follow up with associates regarding performance.
Record grocery food markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Support sanitation standards and train associates in the Grocery Food area using the Cleaning Schedule.
Help execute the store’s 7 Day Workflow Plan, stocking standards, and Find-Fill-Fix procedures.
Help ensure handheld terminal use to investigate and prevent out-of-stocks and overstocks.
Help organize the receiving area and ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices and plans.
Use merchandise fixtures properly and maintain product presentation, pricing, and signage.
Help execute planograms and maintain pricing integrity, including price changes, Was/Now, TRP, advertising signs, and Super Tuesday pricing and signing.
Support tote inventory management processes.
Minimize damages and markdowns, ensure accurate scanning and paperwork, and follow inventory-control procedures.
Address customer needs and requests efficiently and maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
Lead receipt and handling of new merchandise; prepare and organize sales shelves and staging areas for deliveries.
Direct and assist associates with unloading trucks and direct new merchandise according to plan.
Use storeroom space efficiently for reserve inventory and ensure proper rotation of perishable food items.
Follow cash-handling procedures and support cash accountability, key control, and security procedures.
Assist with safety meetings and help maintain a clean, well-organized store and safe workplace.