Condenzio said the plan is problematic because it fractures the shift structure currently in place.
"The request is simple, but in reality it's a difficult situation compounded by the fact that if Annenberg instituted the policy, the houses would probably request it as well," Condenzio said.
Spreading the day out would require splitting the eight-hour day into two shifts or paying workers for overtime. Both options would be costly, he said.
Dining services workers in Annenberg hall arrive just before breakfast at 8 a.m. and finish at about 8 p.m.
Although he is not promoting the first-year caucus proposal, Condenzio said HDS is willing to assist individuals who are dissatisfied with Annenberg dinner hours or unable to reach Annenberg in time to eat.
"Dining Services has a long-standing tradition of accommodating people and if there's some way we can help those individuals who need after-hours services, we'd be happy to investigate it," he said.