# FTE- Full Time Equivalent Calculations

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Podcast: [RD Exam Ready Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rd-exam-ready-podcast-7347149)
Published: 2026-02-01T16:52:17+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak breaks down Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) and staffing calculations, a topic that often causes confusion in foodservice management. You’ll learn how FTEs fit into the management functions, how to calculate FTEs per day, week, and year, and how to account for relief employees and adjusted FTEs. Zak walks through common exam-style scenarios, highlights unit-tracking tips, and finishes with practice questions to help you apply these concepts with confidence on exam day. 📺 Upcoming YouTube Live – EN & TPN Calculations Join us Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 PM Central Time (5:00 PM Pacific | 6:00 PM Mountain | 8:00 PM Eastern) 👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/rhQiFfnCVd4?si=UQygvJ_tVdvPesZL 📲 Follow RD Exam Ready for more practice questions & live updates: Instagram: @RDExamReady YouTube: RD Exam Ready 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help spread the word and support fellow RD2Be’s. Happy studying 💙

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