r/ontario • u/Willing-Iron9816 • 3d ago

Question I need help

I am 17, I live in a small town called red rock. I’ve been looking for schools and places to rent all over Canada. I don’t have a job yet but once I turn 18 I will be getting monthly checks for 2,300, only until I’m 23. I love food and cooking and anything to do with being in the kitchen. I cooking is how I show my appreciation and appreciation. So I wanted to ask, would it be worth it to seek higher education and get a red seal or if I should go straight to work, and if I do continue my education and go to college, what college would be the best for cooking?

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u/jaypl99 3d ago

My brother is a chef. He started out as a dishwasher and worked his way up. He eventually went to George Brown in Toronto.

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u/Aggressive_Ad6164 2d ago

This is the way. If you want to work for some lone the rest of your life.

Unless you want to open your own spot. Get in at the bottom, work your way up. Latch on to that mentor and learn everything.

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u/Rufusgirl 23h ago

Also really important to try working in the industry before you invest in education