STORE PERISHABLE MGR - DG MKT in BAKERSFIELD CA S14287

Dollar General•Bakersfield, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Store Perishable Manager manages the Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Food, Bread, and Thaw and Sell Bakery departments. The role is responsible for efficient inventory management, attractive and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, a safe working environment, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager also provides support to other managers as requested. The position maintains appropriate perishable stock levels based on store volume using department-specific ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and recaps. It trains assigned associates in merchandise presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, recovery, stocking and rotation, produce grading and repackaging, and sanitation procedures. The manager helps ensure adequate scheduling coverage, assesses work completion and associate performance, records and analyzes markdowns, takes corrective action to prevent recurring losses, and accurately records inventory levels when requested by the Store Support Center.

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, 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 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, including those in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead experience.
Grocery store experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Food, Bread, and Thaw and Sell Bakery departments.
Maintain perishable stock levels appropriate to store volume using the applicable ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and recaps.
Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, hourly recovery, stocking, and product rotation standards.
Assist the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in ensuring adequate scheduling coverage.
Assess work completion and follow up with associates regarding performance.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action 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.
Help ensure compliance with sanitation standards and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Maintain a safe working environment, protect company assets, and ensure compliance with food-handling rules and regulations.
Provide support to other managers as requested.