1. Shift 1: Speed

Twenty-four elite chefs enter the arena where they will spend the next 24 hours cooking, and they'll have to use their speed to impress Jet Tila.

2. Shift 2: Adaptability

During hours three through six, the chefs must adapt to constant twists, turns and curveballs from Stephanie Izard in order to make it to hour seven.

3. Shift 3: Resourcefulness

Fatigue sets in as the chefs face hours seven and eight while turning one bag of ingredients into three distinct meals for judge Scott Conant.

4. Shift 4: Teamwork

Working with chefs they just met, the competitors strategize, collaborate and execute under the critical eyes of Michael and Bryan Voltaggio.

5. Shift 5: Artistry

As exhaustion sets in, the chefs turn microwave meals into works of art before Eric Adjepong decides who must clock out.

6. Shift 6: Risk Taking

The chefs earn points for cooking, strategy and more as Maneet Chauhan decides their fate just two shifts shy of a massive pay day.

7. Shift 7: Simplicity

The bruised and exhausted chefs show their skill with simplicity as Brooke Williamson decides which four chefs will receive a spot in the finale.

8. Shift 8: Elevation

In the final hours, the chefs must cook the best dishes of their lives for a chance at $50,000 and an unforgettable trip to Hawaii.