The freshmen at Louisiana Culinary Institute move from vegetables to meat as they near the end of their first semester. Jasmine's stress boils over and she lets her temper fly at school.

Before they can move on, the LCI freshmen must pass their toughest test yet - an examination of every skill they've learned since arriving at school. Jasmine finally makes a decision about her secret job.

In beautiful Santa Cruz, CA, at Cabrillo College's Culinary Arts and Hospitality program, freshmen attempt to change their lives and achieve their dreams at one of the most demanding and fast-paced programs in America.