STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in HURRICANE WV S30577
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the store’s perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meats, dairy, frozen foods, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role assists the Store Manager with inventory management, merchandise presentation, customer service, safe working conditions, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager supports department operations by maintaining appropriate stock levels, training associates, monitoring freshness and pricing, recording markdowns and inventory, and following sanitation and safety procedures. The position also assists with cash accountability and other store operations as directed by the Store Manager.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
- Ability to learn and perform cash-register functions and generate reports.
- Ability to review Operating Statements and identify business trends, 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 organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Understanding of safety policies and practices.
- Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise-presentation guidance.
- Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
- High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a retail environment.
- Six months of supervisory experience.
- Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Store Manager in maintaining the store’s financial integrity through cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
- Follow company policies and procedures and assist the Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
- Maintain perishable stock levels appropriate to store volume using the specified ads, planners, order guides, sales history, and vendor tools.
- Train assigned associates in stocking, presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable areas.
- Train assigned associates in safe food handling and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Train assigned associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
- Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and work with the Store Manager on corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Train assigned associates in produce grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
- Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
- Assist the Store Manager in addressing customer needs and requests efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
- Assist with sanitation compliance and train assigned perishable-department associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
- Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
- Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
