Kim has her first shot at showing her skills when she's tapped to be Head Chef in the school's student-run restaurant, despite having no professional culinary experience. Gabe's home life interferes with his classes.

New student, Matheus, reveals a life-threatening illness that could destroy his culinary dreams. Jim makes a final decision about his future at the school. When a catering assignment pops up, Amalia has to swallow her emotions.

Gabe's absences leave him unprepared for the mid-term. Kim attempts to jump-start her career by getting an internship at a well-known restaurant. After repeatedly calling out sick, Matt debates revealing his illness to his boss.