The Garlands hires kind, outgoing, and caring personalities, offers service training, and treats their team members as a part of the family. As such, some of The Garlands first dedicated team members, hired over 20 years ago, remain proud to serve Garlands members today. Pretty amazing!
Be part of a team…
- where creating joy is the ultimate goal
- where an award-winning reputation is more than a feather in the cap – it is a privilege and responsibility to uphold
- and where appreciation for a job well done is truly recognized and rewarded.
Welcome, to a fulfilling career with The Garlands of Barrington!
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Meet the Team
Brygida Radzioch
Garlands Housekeeper
When Brygida first interviewed for her housekeeping position, the Executive Director asked her why she wanted to work at The Garlands. “I told him, ‘because it is BEAUTIFUL!’” Twenty years later, it remains so today, partially due to Brygida and her colleagues’ efforts.
“I am proud of my team—my girls. We have a very good leader, and we are very good housekeepers and very professional ladies.” In fact, the team became the first senior living community in the nation to earn “White Glove” test certification. But, in addition to their skills, attention to detail, and public health savvy, Brygida knows that The Garlands housekeepers offer so much more.
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Maintaining Excellence
Pictured left to right, Georgiy Kozlov, Maintenance Technician, Francisco Zapata, Painter, and Bogdan Perkowski, Maintenance Supervisor, have cared for The Garlands almost since opening day – they know every nook and cranny of The Garlands buildings’ 1.3 million square feet.
From managing a 325,600-square-foot re-roofing job to changing a chandelier light bulb, The Garlands of Barrington maintenance team has been on the job 24/7 for over two decades.
Feeding the Soul
Chef Glenn Zamet (pictured second in from right) and his team of sous chefs, cooks, pastry chef, dishwashers, servers, and hosts, consistently exceed Garlands members’ expectations with plenty of delicious meal choices in four distinct restaurant venues daily.
But, Chef Zamet and his team know that the role food plays in our lives extends to so much more than just breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
From catering special meals for members and their guests to hosting baby showers and holiday meals for members’ families to preparing a feast for 200 at Garlands Center for the Performing Arts extravaganzas, The Garlands culinary team dishes up camaraderie, fun, and social engagement 365 days a year!
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Krystyna Weglarz
Hostess/Server
For 16 years, almost since opening day, Krystyna has taken great pleasure in serving Garlands members. “It is very fulfilling for me because I love helping people and talking to the members.” While serving breakfast or managing the Café, Krystyna is quick with a kind word and a hug and says, “We become like an extended family.” She feels like her kindness and loyalty are rewarded with the relationships she forms and Garlands perks, like monthly team member lunches, discounted meals, good benefits and free parking. “It is a very satisfying career.”
Sergio Lopez
Member Services Attendant
I grew up in a family and culture that taught us to respect our elders, and, at The Garlands, I get to live that every day!
My department creates the first impression for The Garlands. We greet guests and members in person and on the phone, and we try to do our best to help them. When we are driving them to the store or to a doctor’s appointments or helping them carry groceries, change a light bulb or move furniture, we get to talking. We talk about sports and family and other things. They have so much wisdom, and I learn so much from them.
I love the members. We get along… together!
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Joe Skalski
Member Services Attendant
Joe Skalski is a full-time fireman and paramedic, but when he’s not saving lives, he’s making them better at The Garlands. He says, “Being of service fits me.”
“The management at The Garlands is very accommodating. They work with my schedule and make it possible for me to do what I do, and they appreciate our talents and foster our enthusiasm.”
“They clearly want to make their people happy, and they figure that if we’re happy, we will kinda pass that on to the members as well.”
As an added perk, Joe appreciates getting his hair cut at The Garlands barber shop over his break – a super convenient benefit for a guy who needs to dash off to his day job and save lives!
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Did you Hear the One About . . .
A chemical engineer, a fashion maven, and a guy who helped disarm Russia walk into the bar . . . and the bartender says, “So, where do you live?” They all three respond, “The Garlands!”
The Garlands members are among the most interesting people you’ll meet. As a Garlands employee you’ll have the privilege of getting to know them better. Here you’ll have the time to develop relationships, make connections and discover thrilling stories as you interact with our fascinating members.
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A Great Place to Work!
Our Benefits
In addition to earning a competitive salary, The Garlands provides the following benefits and perks to our team members:
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Full-time (30 hours + per week)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Accident and critical illness coverage
- Virtual access program to medical care
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
All Employees
- Heated, indoor parking
- Complimentary soup and salad bar
- Advancement opportunities
- Team member celebration events
- Employee referral awards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Team member discount programs
- Uniforms provided
- Fitness reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
The Fine Art of Flourishing Together
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Because of our inspiring workforce, our employees, members and owners enjoy an award-winning reputation as one of the premier Life Plan communities in the country.
A Career of Caring
Our team members’ dedication, commitment to customer service, kindness, and care are the hallmarks of The Garlands difference.
Read more about The Garlands Team Members in our blog.
Award-Winning Excellence
The Garlands of Barrington boast award-winning service and best-in-class care. Recent recognition includes annual perfect 5-star ratings from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. News and World Reports “Best of” status, and top-notch accolades from the Global Risk Advisory Council.