STORE PERISHABLE MGR - DG MKT in LAKELAND, FL S09829

Job Opportunity At Dollar General

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.

Job Details

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Perishable Department Manager will oversee the Perishable Departments including Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Food, Bread, and Thaw and Sell Bakery products. This role ensures efficient and effective inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, and a safe working environment. The manager will also ensure staff and store compliance with all food handling rules and regulations and provide support to other managers as requested.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Perishable Manager's specialized areas include :

• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the following tools : Current Ads / Planners, Produce Order guide, Fresh Meat Recap and Order Guide, Milk Sales history and order guide, Nash-Finch Order Guide, and Bread order planning and stales recap.
• Assist in training assigned associates in the proper presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for all perishable areas.
• Assist in training 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.
• Train assigned associates in the proper stocking and rotation of Perishable products.
• Assist Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in ensuring adequate scheduling coverage.
• Assess work completion and follow up with associates regarding performance.
• Record Perishable Markdowns, while analyzing causes and taking corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Train assigned associates in the proper grading and re-packaging standards in produce to minimize MD's.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and training associates assigned in the Perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Work Experience & / or Education :

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