Professional chef's pan — saving time over days (7)
I believe the answer is:
skilled
'professional' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for skilled that I've seen before include "Able" , "Highly trained" , "Showing great aptitude" , "Showing expertise" , "Competent - experienced" .)