STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP - 21 and older only - in AUSTIN IN S31723

Dollar General•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meats, dairy, frozen foods, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role supports effective inventory management, attractive and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, and a safe working environment. It also helps protect company assets and ensures staff compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager maintains appropriate perishable stock levels, trains associates in stocking, presentation, freshness, pricing, rotation, food safety, and sanitation, and records markdowns and inventory as required. The position also assists with cash accountability, security practices, customer service, and other store operations as directed by the Store Manager.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Ability to learn and perform cash-register functions to generate reports.
Ability to review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, deposit control, and cash, facility, and safety-control 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 planograms and merchandise-presentation guidance.
Willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience preferred.
Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead experience.
Grocery store experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in maintaining the financial integrity of the store through cash accountability, key control, and compliance with security and cash-control procedures.
Follow company policies and procedures and assist the Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
Maintain perishable stock levels based on store volume using applicable ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and vendor guides.
Train assigned associates in stocking, presentation, freshness, pricing, rotation, and safe handling of perishable products.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and work with the Store Manager on corrective actions.
Train produce associates in grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
Help ensure customer needs and requests are addressed efficiently and maintain regular contact with customers about merchandise expectations.
Help ensure sanitation standards are met and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
Drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.