How many FTEs would it take to staff a kitchen with 12 workers who work 8 hours a day 7 days a week?

How many FTEs would it take to staff a kitchen with 12 workers who work 8 hours a day 7 days a week?

• A. 16
• B. 18
• C. 19
• D. 17

Answer: (D)

FTEs represent how many full-time positions are needed, using a standard 40-hour workweek for a full-time employee. Calculate total weekly hours for all workers: 12 workers × 8 hours/day × 7 days/week = 672 hours per week. Divide by 40 hours per FTE: 672 ÷ 40 = 16.8. Since you can’t hire a fraction of a person, you round up to 17 FTEs. So 17 full-time equivalents are needed to cover the schedule.

FTEs represent how many full-time positions are needed, using a standard 40-hour workweek for a full-time employee. Calculate total weekly hours for all workers: 12 workers × 8 hours/day × 7 days/week = 672 hours per week. Divide by 40 hours per FTE: 672 ÷ 40 = 16.8. Since you can’t hire a fraction of a person, you round up to 17 FTEs. So 17 full-time equivalents are needed to cover the schedule.