
Gordon Ramsay hosts a fiery cooking competition in which the winner receives a head chef position.

The remaining chefs must instruct athletes Candace Parker, Jordyn Wieber, Ricky Williams, Shawne Merriman, and Reggie Miller to make their signature dishes using only verbal instructions; the contestants cook in one kitchen during dinner service.

Three finalists must cook and perfect their menus; two advance to the finale.

The two remaining chefs pick from the season's past contestants to help in the final dinner service; the winner is announced.

Eight previous contestants return to battle against eight ambitious rookies for a chance at the grand prize; the rookie chefs prepare the best versions of their signature dishes within 45 minutes; the veterans must attempt to create the same dishes.